Essential Utilities Reaches Regulatory Settlement for Proposed American Water Merger

Essential Utilities (WTRG) announced a significant development in its proposed merger with a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. An interim order from Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) indicated that the parties have reached a non-unanimous settlement in the proceeding before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PaPUC).

Key Details

• Event: A non-unanimous settlement has been reached in the PaPUC proceeding concerning the proposed merger with American Water.
• Date: The interim order from the ALJs was issued on August 28, 2026.
• Contingency: The settlement is not final and remains subject to the approval of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PaPUC).