ATLANTA, Aug.  05, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA), a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and solutions used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water, today

Mueller Water Products Releases Sustainability Report

Mueller Water Products Shows Strong 2025 Sustainability Progress, ESG Momentum

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    <p>ATLANTA, Aug.  05, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA), a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and solutions used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water, today</p>
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    <p>Mueller Water Products released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting safety, environmental, and governance progress. Key metrics include a record-low TRIR of 1.20 and substantial EchoShore leak-detection savings, plus notable reductions in emissions and waste. While not a financial results release, the report signals durable operational improvements and stronger ESG positioning that could attract municipal and infrastructure-focused investors over time.</p>
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    <ul><li>Mueller Water Products released its 2025 Sustainability Report.</li><li>TRIR 1.20 is the lowest in company history; 9.6B gallons saved via EchoShore since 2020.</li><li>Emissions intensity down 13% YoY; total reduction now 35%.</li><li>About 94% recycled metal used; hazardous waste down 64% YoY.</li><li>Employee engagement at 80%, ahead of target by a year.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA)</strong>: Released 2025 Sustainability Report; ESG milestones could influence investor sentiment and long-term demand.</li><li><strong>EchoShore Leak Detection (ECHO)</strong>: Cited as generating 9.6B gallons in water-loss savings since 2020; highlights product-line value and potential recurring revenue.</li></ul>
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    <p>Category Type: Corporate Developments. The release highlights governance and operational progress, signaling a strengthened ESG profile that could support brand value and long-term demand.</p>
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    <ul><li>ESG funds and investors may rotate into MWA on sustainability progress.</li><li>Municipal and utility capex trends could lift MWA&#039;s order flow.</li><li>Record safety metrics reduce downside risk and may support margins over time.</li><li>EchoShore leak-detection offerings could drive recurring service revenue.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>2025 Sustainability Report released Aug 5, 2026.</li><li>TRIR 1.20, lowest in Mueller&#039;s history.</li><li>9.6 billion gallons water loss savings via EchoShore since 2020.</li><li>Scope 1+2 emissions intensity down 13% YoY; total reduction 35%.</li><li>Hazardous waste generation down 64% YoY.</li></ul>
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    <p>ESG momentum and infrastructure demand could support MWA stock in 6–12 months.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p>ATLANTA, Aug.  05, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MWA">MWA</a>), a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and solutions used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water, today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s progress in advancing environmental stewardship, operational excellence, responsible business practices, employee well-being and community impact.</p>  <p>The latest report provides data from 2025 and highlights the company’s sustainability activities across six key pillars—Health and Safety, Products, Environment, Employees, Communities and Governance. Key highlights from the report include:</p>  <ul type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate of 1.20, the lowest in our history and well below industry averages</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Identified ~9.6 billion gallons of water loss savings generated for clients by EchoShore<sup>&#xAE;</sup> leak detection since 2020</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Reduced scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 13% year-over-year, bringing our total reduction to 35%</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Used ~94% recycled metal to produce our products</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Decreased hazardous waste generation by 64% year-over year</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Reached employee engagement score of 80%, achieving this milestone one year ahead of our target year<br></br><br></br></li></ul>  <p>"Guided by our long-standing purpose—connecting communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional people, solutions and products—we continue to make meaningful strides across our business, from raising the bar on safety and deepening employee engagement to advancing operational excellence for our customers and stakeholders," said Paul McAndrew, Mueller’s President and Chief Executive Officer. "The achievements highlighted in this report reflect the dedication of our team and our continued focus on delivering meaningful value for customers, communities and stakeholders."</p>  <p>To read the full 2025 Sustainability Report, please visit: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=q3wOsi3tPOlXNSEN7jaUB2UPKVkKekeu0c9j8nKU7A0eYCif5p7FtCneaJl2RWoVgDRZrGL_Ag7SEU1HEEyjb4NQsjzsc0eZtUC0ew_pNuE5jyuTicrvQsu279So1CM7XQtjkXRJ8FbQbqv8qyZ_A1-4alztgmh3pjyRhXIeFR0=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marketing.muellerwp.com/sustainability</a></p>  <p><strong>Cautionary Statement </strong></p>  <p>The standards of measurement and performance contained in this report are currently being developed and are based on assumptions, and no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation or prospect set forth in this report can or will be achieved. Any references to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) or other standards are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to indicate that the Company currently complies with any such guidelines or standards. The inclusion of information in this report is not an indication that the subject or information is material to the Company’s business or operating results.</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>About Mueller Water Products, Inc.</strong></p>  <p>Mueller Water Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and solutions used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, pipe condition assessment, pressure management products, and software that provides critical water system data. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is <em>Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure</em><sup><em>&#xAE;</em></sup>. Visit us at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=-NwYWE7fn68yRtdTYkRJbh3jCw_AFwZaHVBGBil8bcnvWeYVgyxR3tz0e8kWgYZE-gCZPH-KltNT1_rbHnZmMTBCPIT3I23KdFcH4yTSSzZow02Yy-Z6ezVg72PYrfha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.muellerwaterproducts.com</a>.</p>  <p><em>Mueller refers to one or more of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWP), a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries. MWP and each of its subsidiaries are legally separate and independent entities when providing products and services. MWP does not provide products or services to third parties. MWP and each of its subsidiaries are liable only for their own acts and omissions and not those of each other.<br></br></em></p>  <p><em><br></br></em></p>  <p>Investor Relations Contact: Whit Kincaid<br></br>770-206-4116<br></br>wkincaid@muellerwp.com</p>  <p>Media Contact: Jenny Barabas<br></br>470-806-5771<br></br>jbarabas@muellerwp.com</p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTgwNDE0NSM3NzU3NTUyIzIwMDc5NDA="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/ZTBlYTE4MTQtNWZkMC00OTFjLTk2MTUtZTA4MjE3YWI4NWFmLTEwMTk1MTMtMjAyNi0wOC0wNS1lbg==/tiny/Mueller-Water-Products-Inc.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/790372b8-126e-4026-8ccc-fcce6fd785e5"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/790372b8-126e-4026-8ccc-fcce6fd785e5/small/mueller-mwp-rgb-jpg.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="31" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Mueller Water Products released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting safety, environmental, and governance progress. Key metrics include a record-low TRIR of 1.20 and substantial EchoShore leak-detection savings, plus notable reductions in emissions and waste. While not a financial results release, the report signals durable operational improvements and stronger ESG positioning that could attract municipal and infrastructure-focused investors over time.

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