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Document and Entity Information Document
Jul. 01, 2025
Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Period End Date Jul. 01, 2025
Entity Registrant Name American Water Works Company, Inc.
Entity Registrant Name American Water Works Company, Inc.
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 01, 2025
Entity File Number 001-34028
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 51-0063696
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 Water Street
Entity Address, City or Town Camden
Entity Address, State or Province NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 08102-1658
City Area Code 856
Local Phone Number 955-4001
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0001410636
Amendment Flag false
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol AWK
Security Exchange Name NYSE