Missouri American Water Acquires City of Arnold’s Sewer System
May 22 2015 - 4:17PM
Business Wire
Arnold voters overwhelmingly approved
referendum in November 2014
Today, Missouri American Water announced the closing of the
company’s acquisition of the City of Arnold’s sanitary sewer
system. The acquisition adds 8,800 sewer customers to Missouri
American Water’s operations in St. Louis County.
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved the sale on
April 14, 2015.
Arnold voters overwhelmingly approved a public referendum of the
sale to Missouri American Water in November 2014.
Arnold is the largest city in Jefferson County. The city’s
population is an estimated 21,000 residents.
Missouri American Water’s sewer bills will continue Arnold’s
current rates and rate structure -- based on winter water
usage.
“Missouri American Water’s St. Louis County operation serves
more than one million people just a few miles north of Arnold,”
said Frank Kartmann, President of Missouri American Water. “We are
pleased to bring our engineering and system operation expertise to
deliver high quality sanitary sewer service to our new Arnold
customers.”
“Over the next four years, Missouri American Water will invest
approximately $5 million to upgrade and improve the infrastructure
of the Arnold sanitary sewer system,” said Kartmann.
The company expects a smooth transition for customers. Starting
today, the sewer system is managed and operated by Missouri
American Water. Sewer employees, formerly employed by the City of
Arnold, will continue to provide system operation and field
services now as Missouri American Water employees.
Customers are receiving information about the sanitary sewer
system transition in their current City of Arnold sewer/storm water
and trash bills. Missouri American Water will also mail a new
customer information package to all Arnold customers prior to the
first Missouri American Water sanitary sewer bills, which will
arrive in August.
A new company website at www.arnoldmoaw.com will keep City of
Arnold customers informed during the transition.
Missouri American Water
Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:
AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state,
providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater
services to approximately 1.5 million people.
Founded in 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest
publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With
headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs 6,400 dedicated
professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking
water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15
million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information
can be found at www.amwater.com.
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Missouri American WaterAnn DettmerCommunications ManagerT -
314-996-2356C - 314-623-3822Ann.Dettmer@amwater.com
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