Illinois regulator approves American Water–Essential Utilities merger

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved the all-stock merger of American Water and Essential Utilities, creating a group with over 4.7 million water and wastewater connections.

“The Illinois Commerce Commission has issued an order approving the merger of American Water and Essential Utilities.”smartwatermagazine.com

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• smartwatermagazine.comIllinois regulator approves American Water–Essential Utilities merger, fourth state clearance – Smart Water MagazineCristina NovoNov 10, 2026

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