Illinois American Water Acquires Village of Tolono Water and Wastewater Systems

Illinois American Water Acquires Village of Shiloh Wastewater System

May 15, 2020

Utilities

Illinois American Water has acquired the Village of Shiloh wastewater system for $3.6 million, adding approximately 1,515 wastewater customers to its southern Illinois service area. The Village voted in favor of the sale and the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the transaction; Illinois American Water plans investments to upgrade lift stations and expand service.

Illinois American Water Acquires Metro East Sanitary District Wastewater System

November 13, 2024

Utilities

Illinois American Water completed its $8.4 million acquisition of the Metro East Sanitary District (MESD) wastewater system, adding roughly 5,600 customers to its Metro East footprint near St. Louis. The purchase (approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission) includes the Eagle Park and Lansdowne wastewater systems and positions Illinois American Water to invest in infrastructure and operational improvements across the MESD assets.

New Jersey American Water Acquires Manville Wastewater Collection System

November 1, 2024

Utilities

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, completed the $6.5 million purchase of the Borough of Manville’s wastewater collection system, adding approximately 4,300 wastewater customers. The sale—approved by municipal referendum and state consent—transfers system ownership to the utility, which committed to invest a minimum of $10 million in wastewater improvements over the next ten years.

Pennsylvania American Water Acquires Manwalamink Water and Sewer Company Systems

June 25, 2025

Utilities

Pennsylvania American Water has completed the acquisition of the water and wastewater systems serving approximately 1,260 water and 1,260 wastewater connections from Manwalamink Water and Sewer Company in Middle Smithfield and Smithfield townships, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The acquisition—approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission—transfers operations to Pennsylvania American Water, which plans more than $7 million in system improvements over the next five years to meet regulatory, safety and security standards.

Indiana American Water Acquires Sunset Village Water System

October 31, 2023

Utilities

Indiana American Water purchased the Sunset Village water system (serving the Bushman's Lake community) from owner Tina Beckort, adding about 100 water customers and roughly 270 residents to its service area. The $150,000 transaction was approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on August 2, 2023 and closed October 31, 2023, expanding Indiana American Water's presence in southeast Indiana and providing the small system access to the company's operations, capital and customer service resources.

Iowa American Water Acquires City of Blue Grass Wastewater System

October 26, 2022

Utilities

Iowa American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, acquired the City of Blue Grass wastewater system for $2.0 million following Iowa Utilities Board approval. The acquisition adds about 750 wastewater customers to Iowa American Water's Quad Cities service area and the company plans approximately $4 million in capital investments to upgrade the system.