American Water Works
In July 2025, the company announced an agreement to acquire certain assets from Nexus Water Group, which operates in eight states and has about 87,000 customer connections under agreement.[18]
In October 2025, the company agreed to acquire Essential Utilities in an all-stock merger. Upon completion of the deal, expected in early 2027,[23][24] Current American Water shareholders would own about 69% of the combined company, with former Essential shareholders owning the remainder.[25]
California American Water
In July 2017, California American Water acquired the Oxbow Marina Mutual Water Company in Sacramento.[26] In February 2020, the company acquired the operating assets of Fruitridge Vista Water Company, becoming the water provider for approximately 4,800 customers.[27]
In September 2021, the company acquired East Pasadena Water Co., a family-owned utility serving homes and businesses in Pasadena.[28] In September 2022, the company acquired Warring Water Services, Inc., a privately owned water utility in Piru, California, for $4.6 million.[29]
In February 2025, the company completed its acquisition of the West San Martin Water Works system assets for $1.6 million.[30] In May 2025, the company acquired the Mesa Del Sol water system in the Corral de Tierra area of Salinas.[31] In August 2025, the company completed its acquisition of the Bass Lake Water Company system.[32]
Illinois American Water
In July 2017, Illinois American Water acquired the Forest Homes–Maple Park Public Water District.[33] In September 2017, the company acquired the Piasa Township Sanitary District.[34]
In November 2019, the company acquired the Village of Godfrey's wastewater system, adding approximately 6,200 wastewater customers to its Southern Illinois service area.[35] In October 2020, the company acquired the City of Jerseyville's water and wastewater systems for $43.25 million.[36] In December 2022, the company acquired the water distribution assets of the City of Rosiclare, Illinois, for $2.7 million.[37]
Indiana American Water
In November 2017, Indiana American Water acquired Georgetown Water, a municipal water utility in southern Indiana.[38] In December 2018, the company announced the acquisition of the Town of Sheridan's water and wastewater systems in central Indiana.[39]
Iowa American Water
In November 2022, Iowa American Water acquired the City of Blue Grass wastewater system for $2 million.[40]
Maryland American Water
In October 2024, Maryland American Water received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to acquire the drinking water assets of the Severn Water Company for about $1.6 million.[41]
Missouri American Water
In August 2022, Missouri American Water completed the acquisition of the City of Eureka's water and wastewater systems, serving approximately 4,000 water customers and 4,000 wastewater customers.[42]
New Jersey American Water
In February 2022, New Jersey American Water acquired the wastewater collection system of the Borough of Bound Brook for $5 million.[43]
In June 2023, the company completed the acquisition of the water and wastewater systems of Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, for $21.8 million.[44] In October 2023, the company acquired the Borough of Somerville's wastewater collection system for $7 million.[45]
In June 2024, the company completed the acquisition of Salem City's water and wastewater systems for $18 million.[46][47][48]
Pennsylvania American Water
In October 2016, Pennsylvania American Water completed the acquisition of New Cumberland's wastewater system.[60] In October 2019, the company acquired the water assets of the Steelton Borough Authority.[61] In November 2021, the company acquired the water and wastewater system assets of Valley Township, Chester County.[62]
In May 2022, the company acquired the wastewater system assets for the City of York for $235.3 million.[63] In June 2022, the company completed the acquisition of the wastewater system assets of Upper Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County.[64]
In September 2023, the company reached an agreement to acquire Appalachian Utilities, Inc.[65]
Virginia American Water
In May 2013, Virginia American Water signed an agreement to acquire Dale Service Corporation, a wastewater utility serving Dale City.[73] In August 2023, the company completed the acquisition of the water systems owned and operated by E.L. Goddard, Inc. for $375,000.[74]
In April 2024, the company completed the acquisition of the Town of Cape Charles, Virginia's drinking water and wastewater system assets for $15 million.[75][76]
West Virginia American Water
In September 2008, West Virginia American Water completed the acquisition of the Fayetteville water and wastewater systems.[77] In July 2022, the company acquired Jefferson Utilities for $30 million.[78]
Recent significant acquisitions by State:
In October 2024, American Water completed five acquisitions across Illinois, New Jersey, and Virginia, adding approximately 33,400 customer connections. Additionally, the company has agreements in place for 22 acquisitions in eight states—California, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia—which are expected to add about 43,400 customer connections upon completion.[80]
