American Water announced that they have joined Princeton E-ffiliates Partnership (E-ffiliates), expanding the program’s reach into the water sector and building upon the Andlinger Center’s research capabilities at the nexus of energy and water. The Camden-based company serves more than 14 million people in 45 states and Ontario, Canada. American Water joins six other company members, primarily in the energy sector, including ExxonMobil, PSEG, Siemens, and NRG. E-ffiliates is a membership-based program administered by Princeton’s Andlinger Center that engages corporations to find innovative solutions in energy and the environment. The partnership with American Water reflects the Andlinger Center’s strategic plan to strengthen expertise and research focused on energy and water processes. The move is part of an effort by American Water to tap into the region’s strong academic landscape to accelerate technological advancement at the company. Beyond the Andlinger Center, the company plans to work with faculty and students at more broadly in the School of Engineering and Applied Science and at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Through the partnership, American Water also aims to recruit Princeton University students to work at the company.