Utilities Acquisitions in New Jersey

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.

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.