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Is a private company controlling Pa. water, wastewater in public interest?

By Curtis Eichelberger ( February 18, 2026, 22:48 GMT | Comment) -- Pennsylvania's public utility commission is scrutinizing consolidation in the water and wastewater markets to determine whether American Water Works' $12 billion acquisition of Essential Utilities is in the public interest, or if it could lead to higher water bills and a dearth of competition for utilities that want to go private in the future.Pennsylvania's public utility commission is scrutinizing consolidation in the water and wastewater markets to determine whether American Water Works' $12 billion acquisition of Essential Utilities is in the public interest, or if it could lead to higher water bills and a dearth of competition for utilities that want to go private in the future....

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