8-KItem 8.01 · Other Events
American Water Files Pennsylvania Settlement Petition for Essential Utilities Merger
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American Water, Essential Utilities and certain affiliates filed a joint petition for a non-unanimous settlement with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on September 15, 2026, regarding approval of their proposed merger. The agreement includes Pennsylvania regulators and consumer advocates, but some parties did not join; administrative law judges will review it before issuing a recommendation to the commission, which must ultimately approve the settlement.