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.

California American WaterKevin Tilden, 619-522-6362Director, External Affairskevin.tilden@amwater.com

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