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01 Sep 2015

Aqua Pennsylvania Hires Government Affairs Specialist

BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aqua Pennsylvania today announced the appointment of David Kralle as government relations specialist. In his new role, Kralle will be responsible for monitoring legislation and regulation that impacts the utility and working with elected and appointed officials to

25 Aug 2015

Aqua Pennsylvania Names New Vice President, Production

Company taps 33-year veteran to run plants BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aqua Pennsylvania has promoted Curt Steffy to vice president, production from his previous position as director, operations. In his new role, Steffy will be responsible for the eight surface water plants in southeastern

24 Aug 2015

Aqua America Commends North Carolina Supreme Court's Affirmation of New Water and Wastewater Charge to Improve Quality and Service

BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The North Carolina Supreme Court last week upheld the North Carolina Utilities Commission's (NCUC) use of a water and wastewater system improvement charge (WSIC) that enables utilities to accelerate distribution and treatment improvements for customers.

17 Aug 2015

Aqua America Promotes Stevenson

Delaware County native gets new responsibilities BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) today announced that Charles Stevenson has been promoted to director of fleet and supply chain management as part of a reorganization that expands his former responsibilities.

10 Aug 2015

Aqua America Promotes Joyce

Regulatory attorney assumes new responsibilities BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE: WTR) today announced that Kimberly Joyce has been promoted to the newly created position of regulatory counsel and director of public and legislative affairs.

04 Aug 2015

Aqua America Reports Increased Earnings for Second Quarter

Quarterly cash dividend increased 7.9 percent, to $0.178 Diluted income from continuing operations per share increases to $0.32 Completed eight acquisitions year-to-date, adding approximately 8,700 customers Christopher H. Franklin appointed chief executive officer Richard S.

04 Aug 2015

Aqua America Declares 7.9 Percent Cash Dividend Increase Payable September 1, 2015

25 th increase in 24 years BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Aqua America (NYSE: WTR) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.178 per share today, payable on September 1, 2015 to all shareholders of record on August 14, 2015 .