Nw Natural Water Closes Acquisition Of Far West’S Water And Wastewater Utilities
Oct 06, 2022•about 3 years ago
Acquiring Company
NW Natural Holdings
Acquired Company
Wastewater
Description
NW Natural Water Company, LLC (NW Natural Water), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), has completed the acquisition of the water and wastewater utilities of Far West Water & Sewer, Inc. Located in Yuma, Arizona, these utilities serve approximately 25,000 connections in the Foothills area and employ approximately 40 people. Going forward the utilities will be doing business as Foothills Utilities.
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