New York American Water Acquires Mill Neck Estates Water System in Nassau County

New York American Water today announced that the New York Public Service Commission has approved the company’s acquisition of the Mill Neck Estates Water System in the Village of Mill Neck, NY. New York American Water will provide the systems’ 93 customer accounts with water service. Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.

This acquisition continues the expansion of the company’s operations within its historical Nassau County, Long Island base.

“Our new customers in Mill Neck Estates will benefit from an increased level of operational and engineering expertise, as well as our demonstrated commitment to make the necessary capital investment to ensure their water service meets, and routinely surpasses, state and federal water standards,” said Brian Bruce, president of New York American Water.

New York American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water company in New York, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 350,000 people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.