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Kentucky American Water acquires Black Mountain Utility, plans $21M upgrades for 4,300+ water connections

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09 Oct 2026
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Kentucky American Water acquires Black Mountain Utility, plans $21M upgrades for 4,300+ water connections

Kentucky American Water has acquired the Black Mountain Utility District's water and wastewater system in Harlan County for $1.4 million, adding over 4,300 water connections. The acquisition, approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission, includes plans to invest more than $20.9 million over five years to upgrade infrastructure, improve water meters, and enhance system security and reliability. This move aims to resolve ongoing service issues and support community recovery efforts after recent flooding. New customers will benefit from improved service options and assistance programs as part of the transition.

Kentucky American Water's parent company, American Water Works (AWK), is trading at USD 128.93 on Pluang as of Oct 10, 2026 03:51 WIB. The stock has gained 0.59% in the last day and holds a dividend yield of 2.79%. Investors on Pluang show full buy interest with 100% order activity favoring purchases.

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