American Water completed the purchase of Nexus Water Group systems in New Jersey, Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Pennsylvania on June 1, 2026, adding approximately 24,830 customer connections and integrating 36 employees. The acquisitions follow regulatory approvals on May 21, 2026, advancing growth strategy and expanding regulated footprint.
On June 1, 2026, following state regulatory approvals obtained on May 21, American Water finalized the acquisition of water and wastewater systems from Nexus Water Group across six states, marking the closing of its May 2025 agreement and integrating these assets into its regulated operations.
The transactions added approximately 1,080 connections in New Jersey, 170 in Virginia, 8,200 in Indiana, 7,600 in Kentucky, 480 in Tennessee and 7,300 in Pennsylvania, bringing total new customer connections to about 24,830 and welcoming 36 existing employees into American Water’s teams.
These acquisitions support American Water’s core growth strategy by expanding its regulated service area, bolstering rate base through additional customer contributions, and leveraging local employee expertise to ensure seamless operational integration and continuity of safe, reliable water and wastewater services.
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