Indiana American Water Acquires Sunset Village Water System

Indiana American Water Acquires Claypool Water System from Town of Claypool

March 28, 2023

Utilities

Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, acquired the Claypool water system from the Town of Claypool for $700,000. The transaction, approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on February 22, 2023 and closed March 28, 2023, adds about 150 water customers (serving ~400 residents) and gives the system access to Indiana American Water’s operational and capital resources.

Illinois American Water Acquires Village of Tolono Water and Wastewater Systems

June 20, 2023

Utilities

Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, purchased the Village of Tolono’s water and wastewater systems for $9.416 million, adding roughly 1,295 water and 1,254 wastewater customers to its eastern Illinois service area. The company plans to invest about $17 million over the first five years to upgrade meters, mains, hydrants, lift stations and to design and build a new wastewater treatment plant to support reliability and growth.

New Jersey American Water Acquires South Orange Village Water System

October 7, 2025

Utilities

New Jersey American Water completed the $19.7 million purchase of the South Orange Village water system, adding roughly 5,000 customer connections and obtaining municipal consent after a voter referendum. The utility plans up to $50 million in infrastructure investments over the next 10 years to modernize aging mains, remove lead and galvanized service lines, and improve service reliability.

California American Water Acquires Bass Lake Water Company System

August 19, 2025

Utilities

California American Water has completed the acquisition of the Bass Lake Water Company system, which serves approximately 1,000 customers in Bass Lake, California. The transaction, approved earlier by the California Public Utilities Commission, will transfer operations to California American Water on August 19, 2025 and is intended to strengthen local water infrastructure and service.

Indiana American Water Acquires Silver Creek Water Corporation for $45M

September 5, 2024

Utilities

Indiana American Water (a subsidiary of American Water) received regulatory approval and completed the $45 million acquisition of Silver Creek Water Corporation, bringing roughly 8,000 customers into INAW's Southern Indiana operations. The member-owned utility's board and members approved the sale, and Silver Creek employees will join Indiana American Water following closing on November 6, 2024.

West Virginia American Water Acquires Jefferson Utilities

October 2, 2023

Utilities

West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, completed the acquisition of Jefferson Utilities (including assets of Valley Water and Sewer Services, Shenandoah Junction Public Sewer and East Jefferson Sewer Services) for $27 million. The combined systems serve 3,978 customer connections across Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan counties; the buyer plans infrastructure updates and will transition customers to West Virginia American Water service and PSC-established rates. The seller/owner, Lee Snyder, is retiring after building the systems over 25 years.