David Choate

Vice President, Engineering

In his role as Vice President of Engineering, David is responsible for strategic planning, management, and delivery of American Water’s capital program of approximately $1.5 billion annually, as well as leading the corporate engineering department to provide support for 200+ water wastewater systems across our 16 regulated state subsidiary companies and our market-based businesses. He joined American Water in 2005, and has 25 years of experience in water and wastewater utility related fields. David is a licensed Professional Engineer in Maryland and Virginia. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Duke University, a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.

Recent articles by David Choate

What Americans Should Know About Water Infrastructure?

American Water recently conducted a survey to better understand the knowledge gaps when it comes…

David Choate

Infrastructure Investment

National Engineers Week with American Water

This week is National Engineers Week — a time of recognition organized by the National…

David Choate

Inclusion & Diversity

Fix a Leak Week 2021: Getting Water Usage Back on Track

More than two in three Americans have experienced a leak at their home, according to…

David Choate

Infrastructure Investment

American Water Helps Shine Light on Future of Infrastructure

Water is the world’s most precious resource. It keeps life flowing all around us –…

David Choate

Infrastructure Investment

Stop the Drip, Save a Bit

That drip coming out of your faucet might not be as harmless as you think.…

David Choate

Infrastructure Investment

Flushing Away Unsustainable Water Practices

Around the world, 2.2 billion people lack access to drinking water that is truly safe.…

David Choate

Customer Service

Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

It’s time for us to make sure our homes and living spaces are ready to…

David Choate

Customer Service

Imagine Your Flush Floating Through the Neighborhood

We frequently talk about the critical need to address the issues of water infrastructure and…

David Choate

Infrastructure Investment

No Water … No Fond Memories

For the past four years, American Water has proudly put our words and actions behind…

David Choate

Infrastructure Investment