Monthly Archives: February 2012

Corix To Acquire Utilities, Inc.

On February 20, Corix Utilities announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the membership interests in Hydro Star, LLC, from Highstar Capital Fund II, LP, and certain of its affiliates and co-investors. Hydro Star … Continue reading →

Pennsylvania Adopts Wide-Ranging Ratemaking Changes

On February 14, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed into law House Bill 1294 which implements potentially sweeping changes in the Commonwealth’s rate setting procedures.  First, the statute authorizes utilities to utilize a fully projected future test year, defined as the … Continue reading →

NAWC Testifies before Congress on Solutions to Nation’s Water Infrastructure Financing Needs

NAWC today testified before Congress about financing solutions that will increase the nation’s investment in water and wastewater infrastructure.   Jeffry Sterba, president and CEO of American Water Works Company, NAWC’s largest member, spoke to the U.S. House of Representatives’ … Continue reading →

Aquarion Water Company to Acquire United Water Connecticut, Inc.

Aquarion Water Company today announced they  have entered into a definitive agreement to purchase United Water Connecticut, Inc. (UWCT), which serves over 21,000 residents in the Connecticut towns of Bethel, Brookfield, Newtown, New Milford, and Woodbury.  With this and pending … Continue reading →

Illinois American Water to Receive AWWA’s 2011 Communication Achievement Award

Illinois American Water recently announced that the company has been selected by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) to receive the 2011 Communications Achievement Award for the company’s outreach regarding proper pharmaceutical disposal.  The award recognizes AWWA member organizations for … Continue reading →

SouthWest Water Company’s California Contract Operations and Personnel Recognized as Exemplary by Industry Association

SouthWest Water Company today announced that it was recognized with three 2011 awards from the Northern Sacramento Valley chapter of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA): Plant of the Year Award, Supervisor of the Year Award, and Operator of the … Continue reading →

Kentucky American Water Helps Sponsor Children’s Dental Health Week Activities

Kentucky American Water is among the sponsors of Children’s Dental Health Week activities called Explor-A-Smile, which runs through Friday at the Explorium of Lexington. The event is coordinated by the Blue Grass Dental Society. More than 1,000 first graders will … Continue reading →

Aqua America Completes Fourth Solar Farm to Power Water Treatment Facilities

Aqua America, Inc. Chief Financial Officer David P. Smeltzer said its utility operations are making deliberate steps into the alternative energy arena having recently completed a fourth solar installation to power as many water treatment facilities. Smeltzer’s remarks were made … Continue reading →

NAWC Pennsylvania Chapter held a legislative reception at the Pennsylvania State Capitol

The Pennsylvania House Speaker and several committee chairs attended an annual legislative reception held by NAWC’s Pennsylvania Chapter at the State Capitol Building on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. An appreciation for the vitality of tap water was stressed on a … Continue reading →

Long Island American Water Partners with NAWC to Provide Scholarships

The New York Chapter of NAWC announced a scholarship program for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the water utility industry or related fields. As a member of the New York Chapter NAWC, Long Island American Water is … Continue reading →