PUC Schedules Hearings to Gather Public Input on Proposed Merger Involving American Water Works and Essential Utilities
Late-April and early-May in-person and telephonic public input hearings scheduled across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled a series of in-person and telephonic hearings to gather public input about the proposed merger involving American Water Works Company (American Water) and Essential Utilities (Essential), the parent company of Aqua America and Peoples Natural Gas.
According to the application filed with the PUC, American Water and its subsidiaries provide water and wastewater services to 3.5 million customer connections, or more than 14 million people in 14 states, including Pennsylvania. Essential provides water, wastewater, and natural gas services to approximately 5.5 million people in Pennsylvania and nine other states.
In-Person Public Input Hearings
In-person public input hearings will be held at the following locations and times:
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Dauphin County
Hearing #1 will begin at 1 p.m.
Hearing #2 will begin at 6 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn Hershey
550 East Main Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036 - Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Chester County
Hearing #1 will begin at 1 p.m.
Hearing #2 will begin at 6 p.m.
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