California American Water has acquired Warring Water Services Inc., a privately-owned water utility in Piru, Calif., for $4.6 million.
The California Public Utilities Commission recently approved the sale, and the transaction was completed on Sept. 16. With the acquisition, California American Water’s Ventura County District will now serve an additional 634 homes that had been served by Warring Water Services.
“It has been our pleasure to serve our customers over the past several decades and be part of the community of Piru,” said Glen Pace, President Warring Water Company, Inc. “We have strived to add a valuable service to the community during the time we have operated the water system. I am pleased to welcome California American Water to Piru.”
Warring Water Service customers will receive welcome packets and customer information by mail, that will include new contact information and explain how to enroll in payment options as well as other customer service programs and benefits.
California American Water is a subsidiary of American Water and provides water and wastewater services to more than 725,000 people.