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

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 Audubon Water Company

September 21, 2023

Utilities

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), has acquired Audubon Water Company, a private investor-owned water system serving approximately 2,900 customer connections in Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The transaction was valued at about $8 million and received PUC approval (completed Jan 23, 2025); Pennsylvania American Water plans to invest roughly $21.5 million over the next five years to upgrade and interconnect the system.

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 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.

Essential Utilities' Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires East Whiteland Township Wastewater Assets

August 12, 2022

Utilities

Essential Utilities Inc.'s Pennsylvania wastewater subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater, acquired the municipal wastewater assets of East Whiteland Township (Chester County, PA) for approximately $55 million. The system serves about 8,200 customer-equivalents across 57 miles of collection mains and 12 pump stations; Aqua expects roughly $17 million in infrastructure improvements over the next decade.