Missouri American Water Acquires Jaxson Estates Water System in St. Charles County

Today, Missouri American Water announced the company’s acquisition of the Jaxson Estates water system located near Wentzville, Mo. The system was previously owned by Ciana Realty.

“We welcome these 75 new customers to our Missouri American Water customer family and look forward to providing them with top quality service,” said Cheryl Norton, President of Missouri American Water.

The acquisition of the Jaxson Estates system was approved by the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) on December 16 and closed today. The Jaxson Estates system will be incorporated into Missouri American Water’s East Central Missouri Operation, which serves approximately 49,000 customers in Jefferson City, St. Charles and Warren Counties and Mexico, Missouri.

Customers are receiving letters with information about the water system transition. Customers will receive their first monthly water bill from Missouri American Water in early to mid-March. Missouri American Water’s team will continue to operate the water system serving the area, so customers will see no change in their drinking water quality.

Customers may contact Missouri American Water with any questions about service or billing/payment issues at 866-430-0820. Online water bill payment will be a new service for these customers, available after they receive their first bill. More information on the company’s billing and payment options is available online at www.missouriamwater.com.

Missouri American Water

Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.

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Missouri American WaterAnn DettmerCommunications ManagerT - 314-996-2356C - [e-mail]