Southwest Water Announces Acquisition of Birmingham, Alabama Wastewater System

  
    
  
  
    
      Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced the acquisition of 
      the Riverview sewer system and related treatment plant from the Shelby 
      County Governmental Utility Services Corporation of Alabama for $22.5 
      million.
    
    
      “This acquisition represents an excellent 
      opportunity for Southwest Water," said Mark A. Swatek, chief executive 
      officer and chairman of Southwest Water. "The system currently services 
      over 12,000 residents and is located in a high population growth area 
      that serves a major commercial corridor. Moreover, it is adjacent to our 
      Shelby County wastewater system which will allow us to realize synergies 
      by combining the operations of the two systems.”
    
    
      Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of services including 
      water production, treatment and distribution; wastewater collection and 
      treatment; utility billing and collection; utility infrastructure 
      construction management; and public works services. The company owns 
      regulated public utilities and also serves cities, utility districts and 
      private companies under contract. More than two million people from 
      coast to coast depend on Southwest Water for high-quality, reliable 
      service. Additional information may be found on the company’s 
      website: www.swwc.com.