American Water의 자회사인 Pennsylvania American Water(PAW)이 래카와나, 노팀프톤, 클라리온 도시의 수계 시스템, 폐수 시스템, 민영의 수계 시스템을 총 140만 달러에 구입했다고 밝혔다.

PAW는 약 1천면의 거주민에게 폐수 서비스를 제공하고 있는 Paint-Elk Joint Sewer Authority을 구입했으면 회사는 이미 Clarion Township과 Clarion Borough을 포함하는 인근 지역의 1만5천명에게 수질 및 폐수 서비스를 제공하고 있다. 또한, PAW는 Scott Township의 수계 시스템을 구입했으며 수계 시스템 5개의 상업 및 산업 고객인 Scott 기술단지와 상업단지의 폐수 처리 시설에 제공하고 있다.

한편, PAW은 송수관을 개선하고 단지내 물 공급을 향상시키고 위해 중대한 투자를 계획하고 있다.

Pennsylvania American Water (PAW), a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), has closed acquisitions in Clarion, Northampton and Lackawanna counties, comprising the assets of a municipal wastewater system, municipal water system and a privately-operated water system -- with a total purchase price of approximately $1.4 million.

In Clarion County, PAW acquired the assets of the Paint-Elk Joint Sewer Authority that provides wastewater service to approximately 1,000 residents. The company already provides water and wastewater service to nearly 15,000 people in adjacent communities, including Clarion Borough and Clarion Township. With this transaction, the Paint-Elk system joins PAW's roster of wastewater operations serving communities in Beaver, Chester, Monroe, Pike, and Washington counties.

PAW also purchased the water system assets of Scott Township in Lackawanna County. The water system currently serves the Scott Technology Park with five commercial and industrial customers, as well as the business park's wastewater treatment facility. PAW plans significant capital investments to upgrade water lines and improve the park's water supply.

Pennsylvania American Water President Kathy L. Pape said, "Once improvements are in place to address the existing supply issues, Scott Township can boost its efforts to market the technology park and attract additional tenants." Moreover, in Northampton County, the company acquired the assets of the Berry Hollow Water Company, serving nearly 70 residents in Lower Bethel Township.

"Berry Hollow was a troubled water system that created a challenge for our company but also brought about positive change for the customers," said Pape. "The system had a history of water quality and supply problems, and when we acquired it, the residents were under a boil water advisory. We committed the technical expertise and resources needed to resolve these issues, and within a week after closing, customers were receiving reliable service and no longer had to boil their tap water before using it."

 

[출처 = Water World / 2014년 8월 8일]