Pennsylvania American Water Completes Acquisition of the Appalachian Utilities, Inc. Water System

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pennsylvania American Water today completed its acquisition of Appalachian Utilities, Inc. (Appalachian) water system for approximately $3.5 million. The newly acquired water system serves approximately 1,450 customer connections in the City of Lock Haven, Avis Borough, and Pine Creek and Dunnstable townships in Clinton County.

“Pennsylvania American Water couldn’t be more pleased to welcome the former Appalachian Utilities customers,” said Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner. “We look forward to serving these communities by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water, drawing on our technical expertise and decades of experience to help ensure the high-quality service that customers expect and deserve.”

Over the next five years, Pennsylvania American Water plans to invest more than $6.2 million in improvements to the Appalachian Utilities system to meet regulatory, safety and security standards while keeping rates affordable for customers. The company has a long and successful track record of providing solutions for water systems facing significant capital investment needs and making the necessary investments to meet current and future regulatory requirements. Learn more at pennsylvaniaamwater.com/infrastructure.

“I would like to thank all our customers for their support and patience throughout our 30 years of service to the community. The water business is not an easy one and it comes with many challenges,” said former Appalachian Utilities President Frank Sargent, Jr. “This is why, when considering selling and retiring, I wanted to make the best possible choice for the community, the water system and our existing employees. The outstanding choice was Pennsylvania American Water professionally, financially and to ensure the longevity of the water system.”

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the acquisition on Sept. 11, 2025. Pennsylvania American Water will adopt the rates currently charged to the system’s customers. As the PUC regulates the company’s rates and service rules, any future changes to rates must be reviewed and approved by the Commission.

With the acquisition, Pennsylvania American Water welcomed the system’s three full-time employees to its local team – strengthening its commitment to the community. As part of that commitment, the company also offers several customer assistance programs, including its longstanding H2O Help to Others Program™, which provides income-eligible customers with grants of up to $500 per year, along with significant discounts on monthly service fees and volumetric charges.

About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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About Pennsylvania American Water

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.