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Pennsylvania American Water Signs Agreement to Purchase Sadsbury Township Municipal Authority Sanitary Sewer Collection System
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Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), has agreed to acquire the sanitary sewer collection system assets of Sadsbury Township Municipal Authority for $990,000. This system caters to approximately 250 properties in Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County. The acquisition is seen as beneficial, allowing for debt reduction for STMA while enabling Pennsylvania American Water to invest $1.3 million in system improvements within five years. The transaction awaits approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and is expected to close in 2023.
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Acquisition valued at $990,000 enhances Pennsylvania American Water's asset base.
Plans to invest $1.3 million in system improvements within five years.
Acquisition allows Sadsbury Township to reduce debt and improve sewer services.
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MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchase the sanitary sewer collection system assets of the Sadsbury Township Municipal Authority (STMA) for $990,000. The system serves approximately 250 properties in Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County, with sanitary sewer treatment service provided by adjacent Christiana Borough and Salisbury Township through contractual arrangements.
“As the drinking water service provider to several southeastern Lancaster County communities, we are well positioned to serve Sadsbury Township through experienced, professional employees who can leverage the resources of our other local operations,” said Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner. “This acquisition is a natural fit, and we are glad to welcome Sadsbury Township to the Pennsylvania American Water family.”
The agreement was approved by the Sadsbury Township Board of Commissioners on Nov. 1, 2022. STMA has faced challenges with costs, debt, management, and billing and has had limited ability to support needed expansion of its system. Sadsbury Township, as the sole owner of STMA, will receive the proceeds from this proposed sale, which will allow the township to reduce debt. After the change in ownership, Pennsylvania American Water expects to continue to contract with Sadsbury Township’s current sanitary sewer treatment providers. Within the first five years of ownership, the company plans to invest approximately $1.3 million in system improvements to upgrade sewer collection lines and pump stations.
Pennsylvania American Water will seek approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the acquisition and other necessary approvals from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The company expects to close the transaction in 2023, pending regulatory approvals.
About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
