Challenges In The Water Industry: Missouri American Water Acquires City of Arnold's Sewer System

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Arnold voters overwhelmingly approved referendum in November 2014

St. Louis County, MO (May 22, 2015) - Today, Missouri American W ater announced the closing of the company's acquisition of the City of Arnold's sanitary sewer system. The acquisition adds 8,800 sewer customers to Missouri American W ater's operations in St. Louis County.

The Missouri Public Service Commission approved the sale on April 14, 2015.
Arnold voters overwhelmingly approved a public referendum of the sale to Missouri American W ater in
November 2014.
Arnold is the largest city in Jefferson County. The city's population is an estimated 21,000 residents. Missouri American W ater's sewer bills will continue Arnold's current rates and rate structure -- based on
winter water usage.
"Missouri American W ater's St. Louis County operation serves more than one million people just a few miles north of Arnold," said Frank Kartmann, President of Missouri American W ater. "W e are pleased to bring our engineering and system operation expertise to deliver high quality sanitary sewer service to our new Arnold customers."
Over the next four years, Missouri American W ater will invest approximately $5 million to upgrade and improve the infrastructure of the Arnold sanitary sewer system, said Kartmann.
The company expects a smooth transition for customers. Starting today, the sewer system is managed and operated by Missouri American W ater. Sewer employees, formerly employed by the City of Arnold, will continue to provide system operation and field services now as Missouri American W ater employees.
Customers are receiving information about the sanitary sewer system transition in their current City of Arnold sewer/storm water and trash bills. Missouri American W ater will also mail a new customer information package to all Arnold customers prior to the first Missouri American W ater sanitary sewer bills, which will arrive in August.
A new company website at www.arnoldmoaw .comwill keep City of Arnold customers informed during the transition.

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Missouri American Water Acquires City of Arnold's Sewer System Missouri American Water

Missouri American W ater, a subsidiary of American W ater (NYSE: AW K), 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 (NYSE: AW K) is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. W ith headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs 6,400 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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