• Pelican Island joins New Jersey American Water
CHERRY HILL, NJ, Oct. 17, 2007 -- American Water today announced the completion of the Pelican Island water system acquisition by its New Jersey subsidiary. The Pelican Island water system's service area, located within the borders of Dover and Berkeley Townships on Barnegat Bay near Seaside Heights in Ocean County, includes approximately 100 customers on the island and now completes the acquisition of the water system service areas located in the Dover and Berkeley Township sections of Pelican Island. The acquisition, which will increase the company's customer base in Ocean County, was approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) on September 19, 2007.
"Consolidation of water systems is especially important for communities looking for sustainable water quality and capacity solutions," said Donald Correll, president and chief executive officer of American Water. "Being part of an American Water service area ensures the community of a dependable supply of high quality drinking water and other related services."
New Jersey American Water President John Bigelow commended the acquisition. "The Pelican Island acquisition represents New Jersey American Water's continued focus on offering its industry-leading services and support to communities throughout the state," he said. "Pelican Island residents who meet the program criteria will now be eligible to participate in New Jersey American Water's H2O Help to Others and Low Income Payment Plan customer assistance programs. Customers can look forward to receiving a welcome letter in the mail detailing all the benefits and services our Company will provide."
New Jersey American Water is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 2.6 million people. In addition to its regulated operations, American Water provides operation and maintenance contract services to municipalities including North Brunswick, Edison, Liberty, Elizabeth and Avalon, serving an additional 207,000 people.
New Jersey American Water is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Water. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company.
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