Grant Evitts, president of Tennessee American Water, issued the following statement in response to the grades of C- for drinking water and D+ for wastewater in the American Society of Civil Engineers' 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. The Report Card highlights the urgent need for significant investment in water infrastructure, not just across the nation, but also here in Tennessee,” said Grant Evitts. “Our state continues to face challenges when it comes to investing in critical infrastructure, particularly in these sectors.”
With over $11.5 billion in drinking water infrastructure needs across Tennessee over the next two decades, American Water continues to work with local, state and federal leaders to provide expertise and investment in communities across the state that need to strengthen their water systems, said officials.
In 2024, Tennessee American Water invested over $37 million to help ensure safe, clean, reliable and affordable water service. Over the next 10 years, American Water plans to invest $40-$42 billion in they systems across the country to help ensure safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater service, said officials.