Pennsylvania American Water Completes Acquisition of Sadsbury Township Wastewater Collection System
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), has completed the $990,000 acquisition of Sadsbury Township's wastewater collection system in Lancaster County, serving approximately 250 customer connections. The company plans to invest over $1.5 million in system improvements over the next six years, including wastewater main and manhole replacements, technology upgrades, and lift station enhancements. The acquisition, approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Sept. 12, 2024, will maintain current resident rates. The township cited Pennsylvania American Water's superior financial resources and expertise in managing environmental and regulatory compliance as key factors in the sale decision.
Pennsylvania American Water, una filiale di American Water (NYSE: AWK), ha completato l'acquisizione di $990.000 del sistema di raccolta delle acque reflue della township di Sadsbury nella contea di Lancaster, che serve circa 250 connessioni clienti. L'azienda prevede di investire oltre $1,5 milioni per miglioramenti del sistema nei prossimi sei anni, inclusi la sostituzione dei tubi e dei pozzetti, aggiornamenti tecnologici e miglioramenti alle stazioni di sollevamento. L'acquisizione, approvata dalla Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission il 12 settembre 2024, manterrà le attuali tariffe per i residenti. La township ha citato le superiori risorse finanziarie e l'expertise nella gestione della conformità ambientale e normativa di Pennsylvania American Water come fattori chiave nella decisione di vendita.
Pennsylvania American Water, una subsidiaria de American Water (NYSE: AWK), ha completado la adquisición de $990,000 del sistema de recolección de aguas residuales de Sadsbury Township en el condado de Lancaster, que sirve aproximadamente a 250 conexiones de clientes. La empresa planea invertir más de $1.5 millones en mejoras del sistema durante los próximos seis años, incluyendo la sustitución de tuberías principales y pozos de acceso, actualizaciones tecnológicas y mejoras en las estaciones de bombeo. La adquisición, aprobada por la Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission el 12 de septiembre de 2024, mantendrá las tarifas actuales para los residentes. La township citó los recursos financieros superiores y la experiencia de Pennsylvania American Water en la gestión del cumplimiento ambiental y regulatorio como factores clave en la decisión de venta.
펜실베이니아 아메리칸 워터(Pennsylvania American Water)는 아메리칸 워터(American Water, NYSE: AWK)의 자회사로, 99만 달러의 인수를 완료했습니다. 이 인수는 랜카스터 카운티의 사드스버리 타운십(Sadsbury Township) 폐수 수집 시스템으로, 약 250개의 고객 연결을 서비스합니다. 회사는 향후 6년 동안 시스템 개선을 위해 150만 달러 이상를 투자할 계획이며, 여기에는 폐수 주요 관과 맨홀 교체, 기술 업그레이드 및 리프트 스테이션 개선이 포함됩니다. 이 인수는 2024년 9월 12일에 펜실베이니아 공공 유틸리티 위원회(Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission)의 승인을 받았으며, 현재 거주자 요금을 유지합니다. 타운십은 펜실베이니아 아메리칸 워터의 우수한 재정 자원과 환경 및 규제 준수 관리 전문성을 매각 결정의 주요 요인으로 언급했습니다.
Pennsylvania American Water, une filiale de American Water (NYSE: AWK), a finalisé l' du système de collecte des eaux usées de la township de Sadsbury dans le comté de Lancaster, desservant environ 250 connexions clients. L'entreprise prévoit d'investir plus de 1,5 million $ dans des améliorations du système au cours des six prochaines années, y compris le remplacement des conduites principales d'eaux usées et des chambres d'accès, des mises à niveau technologiques et des améliorations des stations de relèvement. L'acquisition, approuvée par la Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission le 12 septembre 2024, maintiendra les tarifs actuels pour les résidents. La township a cité les ressources financières supérieures et l'expertise de Pennsylvania American Water dans la gestion de la conformité environnementale et réglementaire comme des facteurs clés dans la décision de vente.
Pennsylvania American Water, eine Tochtergesellschaft von American Water (NYSE: AWK), hat die Akquisition von 990.000 Dollar des Abwassersammelsystems der Sadsbury Township im Lancaster County abgeschlossen, das ungefähr 250 Kundenanschlüsse bedient. Das Unternehmen plant, über 1,5 Millionen Dollar in Systemverbesserungen in den nächsten sechs Jahren zu investieren, einschließlich der Erneuerung von Hauptabwasserleitungen und Schachtabdeckungen, technologische Aufrüstungen und Verbesserungen an Hebeanlagen. Die Akquisition wurde am 12. September 2024 von der Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission genehmigt und die aktuellen Tarife für die Bewohner bleiben bestehen. Die Township nannte die überlegenen finanziellen Ressourcen und die Fachkenntnis von Pennsylvania American Water in der Verwaltung von Umwelt- und Regulierungsanforderungen als Schlüsselfaktoren für die Verkaufsentscheidung.
- Acquisition adds 250 new customer connections
- Planned $1.5 million investment in system improvements over 6 years
- Strategic expansion in Lancaster County service area
- Revenue-generating acquisition at $990,000 purchase price
- Significant capital expenditure required ($1.5M) for system upgrades
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The investment commitment demonstrates AWK's typical approach of modernizing acquired infrastructure, which should drive rate base growth and future earnings. The PUC's regulatory oversight ensures predictable returns on these investments, while the township's existing rate structure provides immediate revenue stability. The deal's structure and planned improvements reflect AWK's proven model of creating value through municipal acquisitions and subsequent infrastructure investment.
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“The township approved the sale for several reasons. The greater financial resources and the professional expertise of Pennsylvania American Water far surpass the ability of the township to operate and provide the much-needed investment in the wastewater system, particularly as it relates to ever-increasing environmental and regulatory compliance matters,” the
Pennsylvania American Water offers multiple customer assistance programs, including its longstanding H2O Help to Others Program. For qualifying wastewater customers, the program offers grants of up to
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