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Read the latest news and press releases about Essential and its utilities subsidiaries below.

10 Sep 2009

Aqua Pennsylvania: Wet Summer Led to Lower Water Consumption in Southeastern Pennsylvania

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Sep 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Aqua) said today that consistent and frequent rainfall throughout the summer months kept its reservoirs at capacity throughout the summer season. August in particular saw rainfall of 10 inches, which is three times normal

12 Aug 2009

Aqua America Acquires Lawrenceville Water System

Acquisition Increases New Jersey Customer Base by 5 Percent
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11 Aug 2009

Aqua America PA Subsidiary Acquires Water and Wastewater Systems

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Aug 11, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) announced today that its Pennsylvania subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Aqua), has completed the acquisition of the water and wastewater system assets of the Cove Village Association and Cove Village Community Trust,

05 Aug 2009

Aqua America Announces Appointment of New Director

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Aug 05, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mario Mele, president of Fidelio Insurance Company and Dental Delivery Systems, Inc. as its newest member. The Board of Directors has determined that Mele is an

04 Aug 2009

Aqua America Net Income Up 15 Percent for Q2

Board Approves 7.4 Percent Dividend Increase
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04 Aug 2009

Aqua America's Texas Subsidiary Acquires New Water Systems

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Aug 04, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) announced today that its Texas operating subsidiary has acquired two water systems from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for a total cost of $330,000. Aqua Texas, Inc.

04 Aug 2009

Aqua America Announces a Seven Percent Cash Dividend Increase Payable December 1, 2009

Nineteenth Cash Dividend Increase in 18 Years
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