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Artesian Completes Purchase of Cecil County Water Systems; Adds 1,500 Customers

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Artesian Water Maryland, a subsidiary of Artesian Resources Corporation, announced that it has completed the purchase of several Cecil County-owned water systems. The systems in the eastern portion of the county serve approximately 1,500 customers. Through the agreement, which was … Continue reading

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Middlesex Water Announces James Garrett’s Retirement

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James P. Garrett, Vice President – Human Resources of Middlesex Water Company, has announced that he will retire effective March 1, 2012. Garrett joined the company in 2003 and was elected Vice President – Human Resources in May 2004. A … Continue reading

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ICC Responds To “Rate Shock” Allegations

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 In Re Great Northern Utilities, Inc., et al., Docket No. 11-0059 (November 8, 2011), the Illinois Commerce Commission refused to reject a water utility’s first rate increase filing in twenty years, or direct it to “phase in” its request, to … Continue reading

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Aquarion Water Company Receives Awards Recognizing Business Growth and Customer Service

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Aquarion Water Company announced that it is the recipient of the 2011 Business Growth Award from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and the 2011 Consumer Service Unit Award from the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. The Greater Valley Chamber’s Business … Continue reading

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Landmark Water Transfer Deal Revived

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On December 7, 2011, California’s Third District Court of Appeal reversed a lower court decision and revised an agreement, executed in 2003, that provides for the transfer of substantial quantities of allocated Colorado River water from the Imperial Valley Water … Continue reading

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Court Upholds Reamortization Of Costs

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In an Opinion issued on December 9, 2011, an Illinois Appellate Court upheld an Illinois Commerce Commission decision authorizing Illinois-American Water Company to recover unamortized rate case expense over a new three-year amortization period.  People ex rel. Madigan v. Illinois … Continue reading

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Michael Deane Addresses the Federal Water Quality Association

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If you were wondering where water was on the agenda today, you wouldn’t have to look further than the DuPont Circle Hotel where the Federal Water Quality Association was hosting a luncheon and discussion of The Value of Water.   … Continue reading

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New Study Highlights Need for Water Infrastructure Funding

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In a new study, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) found that unless the nation as a whole makes new investments in water infrastructure, by 2020 the effects on the national economy will be the loss of 700,000 jobs … Continue reading

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Social Media Users Help Pennsylvania American Water Raise Money For Low-Income Assistance Program

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Pennsylvania American Water announced that it’s social media fundraising campaign helped raise $1,100 for the Help to Others (H2O) Program™ . The company donated one dollar for every new fan or follower who joined the company’s Facebook and Twitter sites … Continue reading

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DHS Offers Training

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The United States Department of Homeland Security Control Systems Security Program is pleased to offer the Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Advanced Training for ICS Asset Owners from January 16 – 20, 2012 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. This event will provide … Continue reading

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