American Water, Essential Utilities Win Illinois Approval for Merger
Bitget2026/11/06 21:20- American Water's proposed merger with Essential Utilities secured Illinois Commerce Commission approval on Nov. 6, 2026, marking its fourth regulatory clearance.
- Settlement agreements in four other states remain subject to utility commission approval.
- The merger is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027, subject to remaining approvals and closing conditions.
- The combined company will serve more than 4.7 million water and wastewater connections and more than 740,000 natural gas connections.
- It will operate under the American Water name, with headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.
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