Indiana American Water Completes Acquisition of Silver Creek Water Corporation
07 November 2024 - 9:15AM
Business Wire
Adds Nearly 8,000 New Customers and Welcomes
New Employees
Indiana American Water completed its $45 million acquisition of
the Silver Creek Water Corporation (SCWC), as of November 6, 2024.
The membership-owned water utility serves approximately 8,000 water
customers from Silver Creek and Carr Townships in Clark County, and
New Albany Township in Floyd County in southern Indiana.
“Silver Creek Water Corporation has been a highly valued
wholesale water customer, and we are thrilled to welcome their
customers and employees to Indiana American Water,” said Matthew
Prine, president of Indiana American Water. “We look forward to
providing our new customers with high-quality water service and a
wide range of benefits, including water usage tools, flexible
payment options, and the ability to report concerns and receive
alerts through the MyWater customer service portal.”
The acquisition follows a member referendum in November 2023,
where over 74 percent approved the sale to Indiana American Water.
Former SCWC members will benefit from the sale proceeds
distribution, which will be managed by the Silver Creek Water
Corporation board of directors.
On September 4, 2024, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
(IURC) approved the sale, allowing Indiana American Water to serve
SCWC customers immediately after the closing of the
transaction.
“Selling the water system to Indiana American Water was not a
decision that we took lightly. But it was not a decision that we
could make alone. The members ultimately voted and determined that
it was the right decision for our community,” said Doug Chumbler,
board president of SCWC. “This professional company has the size
and expertise to stay at the forefront of water quality and safety
technologies, ensuring our systems remain modernized. This is
crucial for providing safe, reliable, and affordable water services
to residents.”
Customers will receive more information via mail soon. They can
also watch a welcome video on YouTube by clicking here.
For more information, billing inquiries or account questions,
customers can visit Indiana American Water’s website, under
Customer Service & Billing.
Indiana American Water has completed seven acquisitions in the
last five years. Selling to Indiana American Water is considered by
some municipalities, private, or member-owned water and wastewater
systems as advantageous due to factors such as long-term rate
stability, access to capital, efficient operations, and the ability
to leverage size and buying power to procure goods and services
cost-effectively.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and
wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history
dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe,
clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater
services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations
in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s
6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise
and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent
outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and
other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water
on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Indiana American Water
Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the
largest regulated water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to
approximately 1.4 million people.
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Indiana American Water Office: (317) 885-2434
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