WTRG•American Water and Essential Utilities filed a settlement on November 2, 2026, seeking New Jersey approval for their proposed merger. All parties joined; the settlement was posted November 5 and remains subject to board review and approval.
American Water and Essential Utilities filed a settlement with New Jersey on November 2, 2026, seeking approval for their proposed merger. All parties joined, including New Jersey Board of Public Utilities staff and the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel. The settlement was posted November 5 and remains subject to the board’s review and approval.
Under the October 26, 2025, merger agreement, Essential Utilities would survive as a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water.
