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American Water, Essential Utilities merger opposed by water authority

( December 29, 2025, 15:30 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Chester Water Authority filed a protest with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission against American Water's proposed acquisition of Essential Utilities. CWA said American Water has higher water rates compared to other regional water companies and that investor-owned utilities and the Wall Street analysts covering them "frequently emphasize that Pennsylvania is a friendly regulatory environment conducive to profits," and that the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission is a "captured regulator."  See file attachment....

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