American Water, Essential Utilities file settlement petition in Pennsylvania regulator merger review
AWK•Settlement petition filed in Pennsylvania merger review
American Water Works agreed on Oct. 26, 2025 to merge a subsidiary into Essential Utilities, leaving Essential Utilities as its wholly owned unit.
A joint petition for a non-unanimous settlement was filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Sept. 15, 2026.
The settlement has support from key consumer and enforcement offices, though at least one party in the case did not sign on.
Administrative law judges will review the settlement first, then issue a recommended decision for commission consideration.
