CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced that its board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.8275 per share of common stock, an increase of 8.2 percent. “American Water continues to set the benchmark for dividend growth within the industry. The increase is in line with our 7 to 9 percent EPS and dividend growth guidance and is a testament to our execution of effective strategic initiatives,” said John Griffith, Presid