American Water Works Files Joint Petition for Non-Unanimous Settlement in PaPUC Merger Proceeding

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(American Water) and Essential Utilities, Inc. (Essential Utilities) filed a joint petition for non-unanimous settlement with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PaPUC) regarding their proposed merger. The Settlement Agreement was entered into with the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, the Office of the Consumer Advocate, the Office of the Small Business Advocate, and certain other parties to the proceeding. The agreement will be reviewed by the Administrative Law Judges assigned to the proceeding and then subject to review by and approval of the PaPUC. This filing is a critical step in obtaining regulatory approval for the proposed merger.

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About American Water Works Company, Inc.

American Water Works Company, Inc. is a U.S.-based regulated water and wastewater utility holding company headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. Through its subsidiaries, it provides drinking water, wastewater collection and treatment, and other water-related services to residential, commercial, industrial, public authority, and fire service customers across multiple states. The company’s core role in the market is owning and operating extensive infrastructure, including treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations, storage facilities, and dams, to ensure reliable distribution of potable water and management of wastewater services. American Water Works Company, Inc. primarily operates through its Regulated Businesses segment, supported by additional market-based and other activities focused on contract operations and corporate services. It also manages and operates water and wastewater systems under long-term contracts for municipal clients and U.S. military installations, reflecting its position as an essential-service provider in critical community and institutional settings. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, American Water Works Company, Inc. is widely recognized as one of the leading regulated water and wastewater utility companies in the United States today.