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08 May 2017

Drinking Water Week a Chance for Homeowners to Learn More about Protecting from Lead

Water utility releases lead education video to help homeowners identify lead pipes BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aqua America (Aqua), the American Water Works Association and the water community are celebrating Drinking Water Week, May 7-13, 2017 , by recognizing the vital role water plays in

04 May 2017

Aqua Pennsylvania Maintenance Crew Wins Statewide "Hydrant Hysteria" Competition

Aqua winners will represent Pennsylvania in national competition in Philadelphia in June BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Two Aqua Pennsylvania (Aqua) maintenance crew employees have won the opportunity to represent the Pennsylvania in the American Water Works Association's (AWWA) national

03 May 2017

Aqua America Reports Earnings for First Quarter

Operating revenue was $187.8 million and regulated segment revenue increased to $186.3 million Reported earnings per share of $0.28 Affirms earnings per diluted common share guidance of $1.34 to $1.39 for full year 2017 BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aqua America, Inc.

03 May 2017

Aqua America Declares June 2017 Dividend

BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Aqua America ( NYSE : WTR) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1913 per share, payable on June 1, 2017 to all shareholders of record on May 17, 2017 . Aqua America has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends for 72 years and

12 Apr 2017

Aqua America to Report Earnings for First Quarter 2017

BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aqua America, Inc. ( NYSE : WTR) expects to report earnings for the quarter ending March 31, 2017 following market close on May 3, 2017 . The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 11 a.m.

02 Mar 2017

Aqua Pennsylvania's Roaring Creek Division Water Treatment Plant Receives Elite National Recognition

Roaring Creek is one of 15 water treatment plants in Pennsylvania to receive honor from the Partnership for Safe Water BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aqua Pennsylvania (Aqua) announced today that its Roaring Creek Division water treatment plant in Elysburg, Pa.

22 Feb 2017

Aqua America Reports Earnings for 2016

Regulated segment revenue increased to $800.1 million Reported earnings per share of $1.32 Invested a record of $383 million to improve infrastructure systems Acquired 19 water and wastewater systems Increased total customer base by 1.6 percent, or approximately 15,000 customers BRYN MAWR, Pa.