Missouri American Water Completes Acquisition of Eureka Water and Wastewater Systems

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 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.

New Jersey American Water Acquires Manville Wastewater Collection System

November 1, 2024

Utilities

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, completed the $6.5 million purchase of the Borough of Manville’s wastewater collection system, adding approximately 4,300 wastewater customers. The sale—approved by municipal referendum and state consent—transfers system ownership to the utility, which committed to invest a minimum of $10 million in wastewater improvements over the next ten years.

Hawaii American Water Acquires Waimea Wastewater Company

June 1, 2020

Utilities

Hawaii American Water acquired the assets and operations of Waimea Wastewater Company, becoming the wastewater service provider for approximately 217 residential and commercial connections, including North Hawaii Community Hospital and the Parker Ranch Center. Waimea Wastewater was a wholly owned subsidiary of Parker Ranch; the acquisition expands Hawaii American Water’s regulated service footprint on the Big Island of Hawaii (Hawaii American Water is a regional subsidiary of publicly traded American Water).

Water Engineering (Nolan Capital Portfolio) Acquires American Water Treatment, Inc.

July 13, 2022

Environmental Services

Water Engineering, a portfolio company of Nolan Capital, has acquired American Water Treatment, a family-owned water treatment services provider headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The acquisition adds American Water’s ~900-customer, multi-state footprint to the WEI platform as an add-on to expand geographic coverage and service capabilities while retaining the existing team and legacy brand.