BRIEF-American Water Affirms 2018 GAAP EPS Guidance Range Of $3.22 To $3.32 Per Share

* AMERICAN WATER AFFIRMS 2018 GAAP EPS GUIDANCE RANGE OF $3.22 TO $3.32 PER DILUTED SHARE AND LONG-TERM ADJUSTED EPS COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE OF 7 TO 10 PERCENT