York Water Company to Acquire Paradise Township Wastewater Assets
The York Water Company has agreed to acquire the wastewater treatment and collection assets for Paradise Township in Lancaster County from the Paradise Township Sewer Authority. The acquisition, which is pending Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval, will add over 700…
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, September 18, 2026 —
The York Water Company has entered into an agreement to acquire the wastewater treatment and collection assets located within Paradise Township in Lancaster County. The transaction is currently pending approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC).
The assets are being acquired from the Paradise Township Sewer Authority. Upon completion of the acquisition, The York Water Company anticipates adding over 700 wastewater customers to its existing service base.
Details regarding the financial terms of the acquisition, including the purchase price, were not provided in the announcement. The timeline for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s review and decision process was also not specified. Similarly, information about the contractor responsible for the assets or any recent inspection outcomes was not made public.
The York Water Company is a public utility that provides water services. The expansion into wastewater services through this acquisition marks a potential growth area for the company. The addition of the Paradise Township wastewater infrastructure would represent a significant integration of new operational assets and customer accounts.
The regulatory approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is a standard requirement for such utility asset acquisitions, ensuring that the transaction aligns with public interest and service standards. Further information will likely be released pending the outcome of the PUC’s review.
Story summarized from the original created by Rochelle Shenk on www.cpbj.com, see more information here.
