Middlesex Water Company Subsidiary Awarded Contract to Manage Avalon Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Systems

ISELIN, N.J., Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company’s subsidiary, Utility Service Affiliates, Inc. (USA) has been awarded a 10-year management contract with the Borough of Avalon, New Jersey for the day to day operations of the Borough’s water and sewer utility. The new 10-year contract is effective September 1, 2022 and includes the provision of maintenance, administrative and customer services.

Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) is a provider of water and wastewater and related services, primarily in New Jersey and Delaware. Its subsidiary, USA has been operating and managing the Borough of Avalon’s water, wastewater and storm water collection systems under contract for the past ten years.

“We’re pleased to be selected to continue serving the Borough’s water, wastewater and storm water needs,” said Dennis W. Doll, Middlesex Water President and CEO. “We’re proud of the work our team has done over the years and we appreciate that, after a competitive process, the Borough of Avalon is once again placing their trust in our company. As regulatory requirements grow more complex, we look forward to leveraging our technical expertise and our commitment to operational excellence for the benefit of Borough residents,” he added.

ABOUT MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY

Established in 1897, Middlesex Water Company serves as a trusted provider offering life-sustaining high quality water service for residential, commercial, industrial and fire protection purposes. The Company offers a full range of water, wastewater utility and related services. An investor-owned public utility, Middlesex Water is a professional services provider specializing in municipal and industrial contract operations and water and wastewater system technical operations and maintenance. The company and its subsidiaries form the Middlesex Water family of companies, which collectively serve a population of nearly half a million people in New Jersey and Delaware. Middlesex is focused on meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders.  We invest in our people, our infrastructure and the communities we serve to support reliable and resilient utility services, economic growth and quality of life.  To learn more about Middlesex Water, visit https://www.middlesexwater.com

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