American Water merger opponents gave no 'valid reason' to block deal, company says
( September 23, 2026, 03:05 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: American Water Works and Essential Utilities argue that three municipalities opposing their planned merger — Delaware County, East Whiteland Township and Montgomery County — "did not present any valid reason" for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to block the transaction, and the firms claim that these municipalities' "proposed conditions are either addressed by the Settlement or unnecessary."See attached file....
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