Missouri American water acquires Wood Heights water, wastewater systems

The American Water subsidiary closed its acquisition of the systems, which will add approximately 260 water customers and 190 wastewater customers to Missouri American Water’s footprint.

Aug. 7, 2023

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Missouri American Water announced that it has closed its acquisition of the Wood Heights water and wastewater systems in Ray County, Missouri.

The acquisition, which will add approximately 260 water customers and 190 wastewater customers to Missouri American Water’s northwest footprint, was approved by the Missouri Public Service Commission on June 8, 2023.

“We’re honored the residents of Wood Heights have chosen us as their trusted water and wastewater provider, and our dedicated team of professionals looks forward to providing them with clean, safe, reliable and affordable service,” said Jody Carlson, vice president of engineering and business development for Missouri American Water.

Over 83% of voters approved the sale in an election held in April 2022.

The company plans to invest approximately $2 million in water and wastewater system improvements for Wood Heights over the next five years.

“Missouri American Water are the experts when it comes to water and wastewater and will make improvements to the systems that are needed to meet rapidly approaching regulations,” said Frank Davitt, mayor of Wood Heights. “They have the resources to make these critical investments for significantly less than we could on our own.”