Pennsylvania American Water Acquires Audubon Water Company

Pennsylvania American Water Acquires Farmington Township Systems and Purchases Corner Water Supply

November 21, 2024

Utilities

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), completed the acquisition of the Farmington Township water and wastewater systems in Clarion County, Pennsylvania and signed (and later completed) an agreement to acquire the Corner Water Supply and Service Corporation water system. Combined consideration was reported at roughly $5.8 million (Corner Water was later reported sold for $250,000), and Pennsylvania American Water plans multi‑million dollar investments to upgrade and regionalize the systems to improve reliability and meet regulatory standards.

Pennsylvania American Water Acquires Appalachian Utilities, Inc.

September 28, 2023

Utilities

Pennsylvania American Water has acquired Appalachian Utilities, Inc., a small investor-owned water system serving ~1,450 customer connections in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. The regulated utility plans to invest more than $6.2–6.5 million to upgrade aging infrastructure and will adopt Appalachian's current rates pending regulatory approvals.

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.

Pennsylvania American Water Acquires Butler Area Sewer Authority Wastewater System

October 29, 2024

Utilities

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, completed the $230 million purchase of the Butler Area Sewer Authority (BASA) wastewater system in Butler County, Pennsylvania. The acquisition adds more than 15,000 customer connections and Pennsylvania American Water plans to invest over $75 million in system upgrades while BASA will use proceeds to eliminate approximately $49 million in debt.

Aqua Pennsylvania (Essential Utilities) Acquires City of Beaver Falls Wastewater System

July 22, 2025

Utilities

Essential Utilities' subsidiary Aqua Pennsylvania has completed the $37.75 million purchase of the City of Beaver Falls wastewater system in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved the sale on June 18, 2025; Aqua Pennsylvania plans about $10 million in infrastructure investments over the next decade and will integrate roughly 3,200 customers (plus bulk transmission for ~3,800 EDUs) into its system.

Missouri American Water Acquires Orrick Water and Wastewater Systems

February 16, 2022

Utilities

Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, has completed its acquisition of the City of Orrick's water and wastewater systems in Ray County, Missouri. The transaction adds approximately 340 water and 340 wastewater customers; Missouri American Water plans to invest $1.3 million in system improvements over the next five years to maintain service and regulatory compliance.