EXHIBIT 99.1
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BIRMINGHAM UTILITIES, INC.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Business Editors

Company Contact:        John S. Tomac, President
                        Phone (203) 735-1888

Ansonia, CT - June 28, 2002 - Birmingham Utilities, Inc. (AMEX - BIW) announced
today that its stockholders approved the establishment of a new holding company
named "BIW Limited" at the annual meeting of stockholders held on June 25, 2002.
Effective at the close of business today, BIW Limited will become the parent
company of Birmingham Utilities, Inc. Although Birmingham Utilities'
organizational structure will change, BIW Limited will continue to conduct
Birmingham Utilities' current businesses through Birmingham Utilities, Inc.

Pursuant to a merger, on June 28, 2002, all Birmingham Utilities' common stock
will be exchanged for BIW Limited common stock on a share-for-share basis.
Effective Monday, July 1, 2002, BIW Limited common stock will commence trading
on the American Stock Exchange under the same symbol - BIW. It will not be
necessary for stockholders to turn in their Birmingham Utilities stock
certificates for BIW Limited stock certificates. All existing Birmingham
Utilities certificates will automatically represent BIW Limited common stock.

John S. Tomac, President of BIW Limited and Birmingham Utilities, noted that as
a result of the current business climate, there are numerous business
opportunities that exist that BIW Limited could consider now that it is
separated from the regulatory framework of Birmingham Utilities, Inc. Tomac
further noted that the existence of a holding company will ease the regulatory
burden on establishing or purchasing new businesses. "We remain committed to
increasing shareholder value," Tomac said. "We will look to grow through
ventures related to our core water service business. This is what our company
does best and we look forward to expanding on those activities."

BIW Limited is the parent company of Birmingham Utilities, Inc. Birmingham
Utilities, Inc. is engaged principally in the collection, distribution and sale
of water for residential, commercial and industrial purposes and fire protection
in Ansonia and Derby, Connecticut, and in small parts of the contiguous Town of
Seymour, Connecticut.