By Curtis Eichelberger ( July 29, 2026, 21:30 GMT | Insight) -- American Water has received regulatory approval in Virginia, Ohio and Kentucy, reached a settlement in principle with Texas, and is still under review in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and Illinois, the company said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.American Water's acquisition of Essential Utilities has received state regulatory approval in Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky, it reached a settlement in principle in Texas, and it is still under review in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and Illinois, the company said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission....
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