California Public Utilities Commission Approves California American Water Acquisition of Dunnigan Water Works
November 06 2015 - 3:05PM
Business Wire
In a regularly scheduled meeting today, the California Public
Utilities Commission approved California American Water’s request
to acquire Dunnigan Water Works. The acquisition is expected to be
complete by the end of 2015. Dunnigan Water Works is an investor
owned Class D Water Utility located in Yolo County.
The purchase of the water and wastewater system will add
approximately 239 new service connections to California American
Water’s customer base in the Sacramento area. California American
Water currently supplies water and/or wastewater service to almost
60,000 homes and businesses in areas of Sacramento, Yolo and Placer
Counties.
Dunnigan customers will be served by staff that includes water
treatment, distribution and wastewater operators that are experts
in their fields holding certifications through the State Water
Resources Control Board.
“I am pleased to welcome Dunnigan customers and look forward to
introducing them to our conservation programs in the coming months
including rebates, conservation services and water saving devices
we make available to our customers,” said California American
Water’s Director of Northern California Operations S. Audie Foster.
“Customers will also have access to new payment options, web
self-service and other features to make their contact with us more
convenient,” he added.
“I’m confident that California American Water will continue
provide our community with reliable utility services,” said
Dunnigan Water Works Owner/Operator Mel Smith. “Their experience
and expertise will be a great benefit to my friends and customers
in the Dunnigan community.”
California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:
AWK), provides high quality and reliable water and/or wastewater
service to approximately 600,000 people.
Founded in 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and
most geographically diversified publicly traded U.S. water and
wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J.,
the company employs 6,800 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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California American WaterKevin Tilden, 619-522-6362Director,
External Affairskevin.tilden@amwater.com
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