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IURC Adopts Alternative Regulatory Program For Small Water And Wastewater Utilities

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As part of an ongoing effort by the NAWC Small Company Committee, we will be bringing you news of steps that are being taken across the country to lessen the regulatory burden on small systems. Earlier this year, the Indiana … Continue reading

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Lessening the Regulatory Burden on Small Systems

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I have long been an advocate for the rate-of-return regulatory model that has served American customers so well across regulated utility industries – electricity, natural gas, and water. Despite expanded service and increasing demand, regulated utility rates have increased more … Continue reading

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Aqua CEO, Nick DeBenedictis, on CNBC’s Mad Money

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Mad Money host Jim Cramer highlighted the exceptional performance of Aqua America’s (WTR) stock year-to-date. He invited Aqua’s chairman, president & CEO of Aqua America, Nicholas DeBenedictis,  to discuss growth opportunities and investment decisions in the private water sector on … Continue reading

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American Water Awarded Contract from Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation

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American Water announced it is a partner to a $1.8 million, 2-year award from the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation along with Steam Control Ltd. for the development of an advanced pressured management system. This research project … Continue reading

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Aqua Pennsylvania President Receives Special Award from the Pennsylvania Chapter of AWWA

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Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Aqua) President Steve Tagert was surprised with a “Special Recognition” Award from the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Water Works Association (PA AWWA) at its annual meeting luncheon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The … Continue reading

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Aqua America: State Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Property Owners

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The Indiana Supreme Court ruled, on April 11, that government does not have the unchecked right to determine the value of private property taken for public use, and that an Aqua America subsidiary is entitled to have the fair value of … Continue reading

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NAWC Webinar Touts Importance of Preparedness

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The National Association of Water Companies’ Security and Safety Committee has developed a new Webinar that focuses on utility preparedness. The webinar highlights the extraordinary attention member companies give to this important issue and features panelists from American Water, Connecticut … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania American Water President Brings Tax Policy Recommendations to House Panel

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In testimony today before the House Finance Committee, Pennsylvania American Water President Kathy L. Pape advocated a number of tax policy proposals that would significantly improve Pennsylvania’s competitive position relative to other states. Pape pointed out that Pennsylvania has the … Continue reading

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Dealing with Recent Weather Patterns and Aging Water Infrastructure is New Normal

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New Jersey American Water Vice President for Engineering Suzanne Chiavari joined New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin and other speakers testifying before the New Jersey Clean Water Council today to provide an overview of the water infrastructure … Continue reading

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American Water Resources Reaches One Million Customer Contracts

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American Water Resources, LLC, a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. announced it has recently achieved 1 million customer contracts. The company offers Water Line Protection, Sewer Line Protection, and In-Home Plumbing Emergency Programs to homeowners in 34 states. … Continue reading

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