New Jersey American Water Acquires Manville Wastewater Collection System

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.