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30 Jun 2005

Aqua America Expands Footprint in Second Quarter with Six Acquisitions

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Jun 30, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) announced today that it completed six acquisitions in three states during the second quarter of 2005. Coupled with the company's nine purchases in the first quarter, Aqua America added 15 water and wastewater systems to

27 Jun 2005

Aqua America Chairman Expresses Concern over New Wave of Non-Utility Buyers

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Jun 27, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Nicholas DeBenedictis today cautioned regulators about the growing presence of private-equity funds in the regulated utility market. He made the remarks at the 10th annual convention

22 Jun 2005

Aqua America Selects Kankakee, Illinois for Site of National Call Center

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Jun 22, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) announced today that Kankakee, Illinois will be the site of one of three national call centers the company will operate beginning in 2006. The company will also maintain its current Illinois state headquarters in

15 Jun 2005

Aqua America Chairman Says Water Infrastructure Needs Long-Term Investment Strategy

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Jun 15, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Nicholas DeBenedictis today highlighted the need for the U.S. water industry to adopt long-term business models that help improve the nation's water infrastructure.

02 Jun 2005

Aqua America Chairman to Present at the Wall Street Transcript Water Conference in New York City

Aqua America Chairman to Present at the Wall Street Transcript Water Conference in New York City BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2005--Chairman and President of Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) Nicholas DeBenedictis will present at The Wall Street Transcript Water Conference on June 7, 2005

17 May 2005

Aqua America Pennsylvania Subsidiary Completes $72 Million in Low-Interest Financing for Water Infrastructure Projects; Interest Savings Estimated at $3.4 Million

Aqua America Pennsylvania Subsidiary Completes $72 Million in Low-Interest Financing for Water Infrastructure Projects; Interest Savings Estimated at $3.4 Million BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2005--Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) announced today that its largest subsidiary--Aqua

04 May 2005

Aqua America Declares June 2005 Dividend

Aqua America Declares June 2005 Dividend BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2005--The Board of Directors of Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) today declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $.13 per share payable on June 1, 2005 to all shareholders of record as of May 18, 2005.