Rep. Danielle Friel Otten May 7, 2026 | 3:32 PM
The proposed merger between Essential Utilities (AQUA) and American Water would create the largest private water utility in the United States, giving the combined entity a monopoly in our region.
The monopolization of a natural resource is not in the best interest of working families, seniors, small businesses, or any institution in our commonwealth.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has the ability and authority to approve or reject this merger and to impose conditions including rate protections, affordability commitments, and infrastructure investment guarantees.
Today, I sent a letter to the PUC urging them to protect consumers and reject this merger. Chester County residents and all Pennsylvania water utility customers have the right to safe, reliable water at an affordable rate.
Read the letter here.
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