Kentucky American Water Completes Acquisition of Black Mountain Utility District System
PR Newswire•09/10/2026•16:43 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Acquisition completed for $1.4 million, adding over 4,300 water connections
- ➤Kentucky American Water plans $20.9 million in infrastructure improvements over five years
- ➤System includes six wastewater customer connections in Harlan County
- ➤Acquisition brings 10 Black Mountain Utility District employees into operations
Expert Statements
Dan Mosley, Harlan County Judge Executive
“Reliable water service is something we often take for granted. It's the one thing in life we depend on the most in our daily lives that we likely pay the least for.”
Dan Mosley, Harlan County Judge Executive
“Black Mountain Utility District customers have experienced far too many issues in recent years. Kentucky American Water acquiring this system and their commitment to invest more than $20 million into system infrastructure upgrades over the next few years will have a positive long-term impact on customers. I appreciate Kentucky American Water for making this investment in Harlan County and I look forward to seeing the system improve under their watch.”
Rob Burton, President of Kentucky American Water
“Kentucky American Water is committed to delivering safe, clean, reliable and affordable water service to our new customers in Harlan County, just as we do for over half a million people across the Commonwealth.”
Rob Burton, President of Kentucky American Water
“We'll continue to strengthen this region's water infrastructure to improve quality and reliability of service for customers through ongoing investment and we look forward to being an active and impactful community partner.”
Kentucky American Water Completes Acquisition of Black Mountain Utility District System PR Newswire
Acquisition Adds Over 4,300 Water Connections; $21 Million in Planned Infrastructure Investments
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