In New York, American Water provides operation and maintenance services to more than 305,000 people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs nearly 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15.6 million people in 32 states and Ontario, Canada.