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New Jersey American Water Completes Acquisition of South Orange Village Water System
CAMDEN, N.J., October 07, 2025--New Jersey American Water today completed its acquisition of the water system of South Orange Village for $19.7 million. This former municipally owned system, which serves approximately 5,000 water customer connections, has been operated and maintained by New Jersey American Water since 2016 through a contract between the company and South Orange Village. On Sept. 10, 2025, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved the municipal consent, allowing New Jerse
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