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03 Jul 2007

Aqua America Adds to Texas Expansion with New Acquisition

Company Now Operates in 50 Texas Counties

03 Jul 2007

Aqua Pennsylvania Strengthen Water Operations Management

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Jul 03, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. today announced a new management lineup. Steve Tagert, who previously held the position of vice president, production, has been named vice president, network. Tagert takes the place of Tom Roberts, who was recently promoted to

02 Jul 2007

Aqua America Announces the Appointment of New Investor Relations Director

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Jul 02, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE: WTR) announced today the appointment of Kevin Brophy as director, Investor Relations. Mr. Brophy takes the place of Christopher Purtill, who resigned to pursue a new role in the equity research field.

18 Jun 2007

Aqua America Acquires Municipal Water System in Illinois

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Jun 18, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) announced today that its subsidiary Aqua Illinois, Inc. (Aqua) has completed the purchase of the water system assets of the Village of Manteno in Kankakee County. The company purchased the municipal water system, which

13 Jun 2007

Aqua America's Nicholas DeBenedictis Named Regional Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2007 Award

BRYN MAWR, Pa., Jun 13, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Nicholas DeBenedictis is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2007 Award in the Greater Philadelphia Region.

30 May 2007

Aqua America Chief Executive Officer to Present at AG Edwards Mid-Cap Utilities Conference

BRYN MAWR, Pa., May 30, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) announced today that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Nick DeBenedictis will present at the AG Edwards Mid-Cap Utilities Conference on June 13 at 8:55 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time in New York City.

09 May 2007

EPA Honors Aqua for Rebuilding Bristol Water Plant

BRISTOL, Pa., May 09, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Federal, state and local officials gathered here today as Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Aqua) accepted the 2006 Award for Sustainable Public Health Protection from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The award recognizes Aqua's efficient use of federal