Essential and American Water reach non-unanimous settlement in PaPUC merger review

Essential Utilities, Inc.

On Aug 28, 2026, PaPUC ALJs issued interim order in merger proceeding involving Essential Utilities and American Water.
ALJs stated American Water, Essential Utilities, and certain affiliates reached a non-unanimous settlement in the proceeding.
Settlement is subject to approval by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PaPUC).
No terms or conditions of the settlement were disclosed in the filing.

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