Illinois American Water Acquires Venice Wastewater System
Illinois American Water has completed the acquisition of the Venice, Illinois, wastewater collection system for $770,000. The company plans to invest $2.6 million over the next five years to upgrade the infrastructure.
The acquisition adds approximately 500 customers to the utility's service area. Illinois American Water intends to modernize the collection system to improve service quality and ensure long-term reliability for residents.
The planned $2.6 million investment will focus on replacing aging pipes and upgrading lift stations. This move is part of a broader trend of private utility investment in municipal water and wastewater systems.
Local officials stated that the partnership will provide the necessary capital and technical expertise to address long-standing infrastructure issues. The transition is expected to result in more consistent service and improved environmental compliance.
Jacobs Awarded Contract to Operate Oklahoma City Wastewater Facilities
The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust has awarded Jacobs a five-and-a-half-year contract to manage the city's wastewater treatment and solids management programs. This agreement extends a long-standing operational partnership between the utility and the firm.
Source: Smart Water Magazine
Missouri American Water Acquires Neosho Systems and Plans $35 Million in Upgrades
Missouri American Water has completed the acquisition of the municipal water and wastewater systems in Neosho, Missouri, adding 5,400 wastewater connections. The utility committed $35 million over the next five years to modernize treatment facilities and replace the Buffalo Creek lift station. The transaction is part of an ongoing trend of private utility consolidation across regional municipal infrastructure.
Source: Wastewater Digest
Missouri American Water Acquires Neosho Water and Wastewater Systems in $34.5 Million Deal
Missouri American Water finalized the purchase of the City of Neosho's water and wastewater assets, bringing 10,800 new customer connections into its operations. The utility committed $35 million in capital upgrades over the next five years, including the replacement of the Buffalo Creek lift station and the deployment of smart leak-detection systems.
Source: Wastewater Digest
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