Missouri American Water Completes Acquisition of Eureka Water and Wastewater Systems

The Alkaline Water Company Signs LOI to Acquire Eureka Beverages Inc.

June 2, 2026

Manufacturing

The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. (OTC: WTER) signed a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the equity of Eureka Beverages Inc., an Edmonton, Alberta bottling and canning company focused on private label beverage manufacturing and co-packing. The proposed deal is intended to expand WTER’s North American manufacturing footprint and strengthen its Canadian private label capabilities via Eureka’s Health Canada-compliant facility.

American Water (Indiana American Water, Illinois American Water, etc.) Acquires Nexus Water Group Regulated Systems Across Eight States

June 1, 2026

Infrastructure

American Water Works Company, Inc. (through multiple state subsidiaries including Indiana American Water and Illinois American Water) completed its acquisition of regulated water and wastewater system assets from Nexus Regulated Utilities, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group. The approximately $315 million (cash, subject to adjustment) transaction closed June 1, 2026 and expands American Water’s footprint in eight U.S. states, adding roughly 47,000 customer connections.

American Water Works Company to Merge with Essential Utilities in $63 Billion All-Stock Deal

October 28, 2025

Infrastructure

American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc. announced a definitive, all-stock, tax-free merger under which Essential shareholders will receive 0.305 shares of American Water for each share of Essential. The combination is intended to create the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the United States, serving about 4.7 million water/wastewater connections across 17 states, with the deal expected to close in the first quarter of 2027 subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.

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.

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.

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.