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American Water, Essential Utilities Reach Non-Unanimous Settlement In PaPUC Merger Proceeding On Aug 28, 2026

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On August 28, 2026, in the proceeding before the PaPUC related to the proposed merger of Essential Utilities, Inc. ("Essential Utilities") with and into a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water Works Company,

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