Kentucky American Water Acquires Water Assets of Eastern Rockcastle Water Association in Livingston

LEXINGTON, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kentucky American Water announced today that it has acquired the water
assets of Eastern Rockcastle Water Association in Livingston, Ky., in
Rockcastle County. The transaction, completed today, adds approximately
610 water customers in Rockcastle and Jackson counties to the Kentucky
American Water system. The acquisition of the system expands the
company’s total service area to portions of 14 Kentucky counties.

“We are pleased to welcome Eastern Rockcastle Water Association
customers to Kentucky American Water,” said Nick Rowe, president of
Kentucky American Water. “Our company will bring to the community
24-hour customer service for water service emergencies, unique water
system expertise, and additional capital resources for water
infrastructure investment. We look forward to providing excellent
service to these new customers and being an active corporate citizen in
the community.”

“The Eastern Rockcastle Water Association board is pleased to announce
the sale of the water system to Kentucky American Water,” said Russell
Barron, president of Eastern Rockcastle Water Association. “This was a
decision we took seriously. We are confident that the system will be in
great hands with Kentucky American Water, and that our customers will
benefit by receiving great service.”

About Kentucky American Water

Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is
the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to
approximately half a million people.

About American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and
most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater
utility company. The company employs more than 6,900 dedicated
professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water,
wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people
in 46 states and Ontario, Canada. American Water provides safe, clean,
affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we
keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com
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Contacts

Kentucky American Water
Susan Lancho, External Affairs Manager
859-268-6332
[email protected]