ATCO Group today launched ATCO Water, a company focused on designing, building
and operating leading edge water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities
for both industry and municipalities. 


"ATCO Water is a natural extension to the range of services we currently offer
our customers," said Nancy Southern, President and Chief Executive Officer, ATCO
Group. "Backed by the operational excellence for which ATCO is known, ATCO Water
will be a proven safe and reliable operator." 


ATCO Water has reached an agreement with industry innovator GE Water & Process
Technologies to draw on its leading technologies, especially in the fields of
purification and advanced recycling. 


"The combined technical strength and operational excellence of ATCO Water and GE
ensures customers will receive the very best in water services," said Ms.
Southern. 


With Alberta facing significant infrastructure and construction challenges, ATCO
Water will also offer private public partnerships (P3) to municipalities.
Partnering with ATCO Water will allow communities to maintain local public
ownership of critical infrastructure while benefiting from ATCO's expert
cost-effective services. 


ATCO Water, a division of ATCO Energy Solutions, will pursue water opportunities
both within Alberta and internationally. Drawing on the extensive experience
within ATCO Group, the company is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of its
customers. To learn more, visit www.atcowater.com 


ATCO Energy Solutions is a subsidiary company of Canadian Utilities Limited.
Canadian Utilities Limited is part of ATCO Group, an Alberta-based worldwide
organization of companies with assets of approximately $8.5 billion and more
than 7,800 employees. ATCO Group is comprised of three main business divisions:
Power Generation, Utilities (natural gas and electricity transmission and
distribution) and Global Enterprises (industrials, technology, logistics and
energy services). More information can be found at www.atco.com. 


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