• American Water Works’ Kentucky American Water completed the acquisition of Black Mountain Utility District’s water system and wastewater service in Harlan County.
• Transaction follows recent flooding in Harlan County that disrupted water service, with crews supporting restoration for about 200 homes.
• Deal price was $1.4 million; acquired system serves more than 4,300 water connections, indicating a broader service-area continuity risk from extreme weather.
• Kentucky American Water plans USD 20.9 million of water-system upgrades over five years to improve reliability and monitoring.

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