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Kentucky American Water Completes Acquisition of Black Mountain Utility District System
The deal adds over 4,300 water connections and six wastewater connections, with Kentucky American Water planning more than $20.9 million in upgrades.
- On Oct 9, 2026, Kentucky American Water completed the acquisition of the Black Mountain Utility District water and wastewater service in Harlan County for $1.4 million, adding over 4,300 water connections.
- The Kentucky Public Service Commission approved the water acquisition on July 10, 2026, and wastewater on September 21, 2026, after customers experienced years of service problems with the district.
- Kentucky American Water committed to investing more than $20.9 million in infrastructure improvements over five years, including meter replacement and security enhancements, while welcoming 10 employees to its operations.
- New customers will receive transition information in the coming weeks, gaining access to the MyWater online portal and the H2O Help program for those needing assistance paying bills.
- Harlan County Judge Executive Dan Mosley said the investment will have a "positive long-term impact on customers," noting the district had experienced "far too many issues in recent years.
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