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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: August 30, 2024
MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
new jersey | |
0-422 | |
22-1114430 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | |
(Commission | |
(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) | |
File Number) | |
Identification No.) |
485C
ROUTE 1 SOUTH, SUITE 400, ISELIN New Jersey 08830
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip
Code)
732-634-1500
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the
Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant
to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications
pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications
pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section
12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | |
Trading Symbol(s) | |
Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock | |
MSEX | |
NASDAQ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging
growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has
elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant
to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Item.
8.01. Other Events
Announcement
regarding Tidewater Utilities, Inc., a subsidiary of Middlesex Water Company, filing petition August 30, 2024 for an increase in rates
as set forth in the attached press release.
Item
9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ Mohammed G. Zerhouni |
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Sr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
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and Treasurer |
Dated:August 30, 2024
Exhibit
99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
TIDEWATER UTILITIES
FILES FOR RATE ADJUSTMENT
First
Request for Change in Rates in over a Decade Focused on Upgrades and System Resiliency
DOVER, DELAWARE
– August 30, 2024 – Tidewater Utilities, Inc. (“Tidewater” or the “Company”), a wholly owned subsidiary
of Middlesex Water Company (Nasdaq:MSEX) filed a request today with the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) for new rates in order
to recover prudently incurred investments made in the last ten years to support continued regulatory compliance, enhance water quality,
service reliability, security and resiliency of its water utility infrastructure assets.
Since its last filing
more than ten years ago, the Company has invested over $150 million in critical drinking water infrastructure improvements that are not
currently reflected in customer base rates. These capital expenditures reflect construction of new and rehabilitation of existing water
treatment plants, addition of standby power generation, establishment of interconnections, construction of new storage facilities and
other upgrades. Specific improvements include:
| · | Construction
of a 1,000,000-gallon elevated water storage tank in South Rehoboth and another 1,000,000-gallon
elevated water storage tank in Millville, DE to address peak hour demand and fire protection
needs |
| · | Construction
andor enhanced treatment upgrades at several plant facilities |
| · | Installation
of interconnections that provide redundant capacity and storage for peak demand and system
resiliency |
| · | Installation
of back up generation at 30+ facilities to minimize service interruption and support plant
resiliency |
| · | Regulatorily
required water main realignments to support state road improvement plans |
| · | Installation
of additional hydrants to provide fire protection coverage |
"Ensuring safe
and reliable drinking water for our customers at a reasonable cost is and continues to be our Company’s primary objective,”
said Bruce E. Patrick, President of Tidewater. “Operating costs have significantly increased over the past decade and while we
continue to work to control our expenses, through strategic asset planning and management, we must also upgrade our drinking water infrastructure
accordingly to comply with new and ever increasing regulatory requirements, maintain the integrity of our plants, and protect our facilities
against risks posed by climate impact and cybersecurity threats. These critical infrastructure investments made over the past decade
protect public health, support fire protection and overall quality of life in the communities we serve,” added Patrick.
Tidewater is seeking
a total annual revenue increase of approximately $10.3 million. The rate request will be reviewed by the PSC and Division of the Public
Advocate. If the rate increase request is approved in its entirety, the water bill for an average residential customer with usage of
5,000 gallons of water per month, would increase about $13.97 per month.
About Tidewater
Utilities, Inc.
Celebrating
its 60th year of service to Delawareans, Tidewater Utilities, Inc. serves as a trusted provider of life-sustaining high quality
water service for residential, commercial, and fire protection purposes. 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.
Tidewater is the
largest private water supplier south of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal in Delaware. The Company operates 175 active wells and 85
active water plants to serve approximately 57,800 customers and 800 commercial establishments in 470 separate communities in New Castle,
Kent and Sussex County, DE.
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Contact:
Bernadette Sohler, Vice President –
Corporate Affairs
Middlesex Water Company
bsohler@middlesexwater.com
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