California American Water acquires operating assets of Dunnigan Water System

American Water subsidiary California American Water has acquired the operating assets of Dunnigan Water Works and assumed its responsibility for the provision of water and wastewater services within Yolo County, US.

California American Water will add around 253 new water and wastewater service connections to its customer base in the Sacramento area.

It currently supplies water service to almost 60,000 homes and businesses in areas of Sacramento and Placer Counties.

California American Water’s water treatment and distribution operators will serve Dunnigan customers.

California American Water director of Northern California operations S. Audie Foster said: "As a result of this acquisition, Dunnigan customers will soon have access to expanded customer services.

"Our services include a 24-hour customer service center, web self-service, paperless billing, water efficiency programs and rebates and our H2O Help to Others Program, which provides Low Income Rate Assistance to seniors on low fixed incomes and to families facing financial hardships."

Dunnigan Water Works is an investor owned Class D Water Utility, regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).