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A Spotlight PA investigation found customers served by privately owned Rock Spring Water Company have been failed by the company, state regulators, and elected officials.

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Judge recommends sale of troubled rural water company to one of Pa.’s largest private utilities

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

Pennsylvania American Water is the suggested buyer for the long-troubled Rock Spring Water Company. Pennsylvania American has been managing the small rural utility in an interim capacity since March 2025.

An illustration of water coming from a tap, houses, pipes, a Rock Spring Water Company sign, and a PUC sign.

The clock is ticking for rural Pa. water company to settle case that could force a sale

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

An illustration of water coming from a tap, houses, pipes, a Rock Spring Water Company sign, and a PUC sign.

Community set to weigh in on permanent fix to troubled rural Pa. water company

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

An illustration of water coming from a tap, houses, pipes, a Rock Spring Water Company sign, and a PUC sign.

A local authority wants to buy a troubled Pa. water system. State law may stand in the way.

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

State College Borough Water Authority

Municipal takeover of shaky rural Pa. water company faces a setback after $65K offer rejected

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

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