Indiana American Water president addresses new ASCE Report Card, urges more investment in critical water infrastructure

Indiana American Water President Barry Suits issued the following statement in response to the grades of C- for water and D+ for water and wastewater respectively in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure.

“The ASCE 2025 Report Card reveals no change or improvement over the last four years – America’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure is stagnant,” Suits said. “The Report Card highlights the urgent need for significant investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, not just across the nation, but also here in the Hoosier State. Our state continues to face challenges when it comes to investing in critical infrastructure, particularly in these sectors.”

With over a trillion dollars in infrastructure investments needed in water and wastewater across the country over the next two decades, American Water continues to work with local, state, and federal leaders to provide expertise and investment in communities across Indiana that need to strengthen their water systems.

Over the next 10 years, American Water plans to invest between $40 billion and $42 billion in its systems across the country to help ensure safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater service.