The Company’s effective tax rate was an expense of 18.6% and 1.7% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate was a benefit of 4.9% and 10.9% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. The change in the effective tax rate for the third quarter is mainly due to the decrease in tax benefit associated with the tax deduction for continued qualifying infrastructure investment. The change in the effective tax rate for the first nine months of the year is primarily attributed to the gain recognized from the sale of the Company’s interest in three non-utility local microgrid and distributed energy projects in the first quarter of 2024 and a decrease in tax benefit associated with the tax deduction for continued qualifying infrastructure investment. In determining its interim tax provision, the Company reflects its estimated impact from its permanent and flow-through tax differences. The Company uses the flow-through method to account for the repairs tax deduction for qualifying utility infrastructure at its regulated Pennsylvania and New Jersey subsidiaries.

Goodwill

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Note 5 – Goodwill

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s goodwill, by business segment:



	Regulated Water		Regulated Natural Gas		Other		Consolidated
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	58,450	$	2,277,447	$	4,841	$	2,340,738
Reclassification to utility plant acquisition adjustment		(19)		-		-		(19)
Balance at September 30, 2024	$	58,431	$	2,277,447	$	4,841	$	2,340,719

The reclassification of goodwill to utility plant acquisition adjustment results from a mechanism approved by the applicable utility commission. The mechanism provides for the transfer over time, and the recovery through customer rates, of goodwill associated with some acquisitions upon achieving specific objectives.

Commitments And Contingencies	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	Note 14 – Commitments and Contingencies The Company is routinely involved in various disputes, claims, lawsuits and other regulatory and legal matters, including both asserted and unasserted legal claims, in the ordinary course of business. The status of each such matter, referred to herein as a loss contingency, is reviewed and assessed in accordance with applicable accounting rules regarding the nature of the matter, the likelihood that a loss will be incurred, and the amounts involved. As of September 30, 2024, the aggregate amount of $23,220 is accrued for loss contingencies and is reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as other accrued liabilities and other liabilities. These accruals represent management’s best estimate of probable loss (as defined in the accounting guidance) for loss contingencies or the low end of a range of losses if no single probable loss can be estimated. For some loss contingencies, the Company is unable to estimate the amount of the probable loss or range of probable losses. Further, Essential Utilities has insurance coverage for certain of these loss contingencies, and as of September 30, 2024, estimates that approximately $647 of the amount accrued for these matters are probable of recovery through insurance, which amount is also reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as deferred charges and other assets, net. During a portion of 2019, the Company initiated a do not consume advisory for some of its customers in one division served by the Company’s Illinois subsidiary. The do not consume advisory was lifted in 2019 and, in 2022, the water system was determined to be in compliance with the federal Lead and Copper Rule. The Company has accrued for the penalty and other fees that will be paid as a result of a settlement that was reached with the state and local regulators and approved by the Illinois court with jurisdiction over this matter in July 2024. In addition, on September 3, 2019, two individuals, on behalf of themselves and those similarly situated, commenced an action against the Company’s Illinois subsidiary in the State court in Will County, Illinois related to this do not consume advisory. The complaint seeks class action certification, attorney’s fees, and “damages, including, but not limited to, out of pocket damages, and discomfort, aggravation, and annoyance” based upon the water provided by the Company’s subsidiary to a discrete service area in University Park, Illinois. The complaint contains allegations of damages as a result of supplied water that exceeded the standards established by the federal Lead and Copper Rule. The complaint is in the discovery phase and class certification has not been granted. The Company has an accrual for the amount of loss asserted in the complaint that we determined to be probable and estimable of being incurred. The Company is vigorously defending against this claim. While the final outcome of this claim cannot be predicted with certainty, and unfavorable outcomes could negatively impact the Company, at this time in the opinion of management, the final resolution of this matter is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Further, the Company submitted a claim for the expenses incurred to its insurance carrier for potential recovery of a portion of these costs and is currently in litigation with one of its carriers seeking to enforce its claims. The Company continues to assess the potential loss contingency on this matter. A number of the Company’s subsidiaries are parties to several lawsuits against manufacturers of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or compounds (“PFAS”) for damages, contribution and reimbursement of costs incurred and continuing to be incurred to address the presence of such PFAS in public water supply systems owned and operated by these utility subsidiaries throughout its service area. One such suit to which the Company is a party is a multi-district litigation (the “MDL”) lawsuit which commenced on December 7, 2018, in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. Several defendants in such lawsuit have agreed to settle. In February and April 2024, the MDL court issued its final approval of the DuPont and 3M class action settlements, respectively. In April 2024 and May 2024, Tyco Fire Products LP and BASF Corp, respectively, filed similar class action settlements in the MDL court to resolve claims. In June 2024, Tyco Fire Products LP settlement was granted preliminary approval by the MDL court. The Company submitted the phase one public water system claims requirements pursuant to the Dupont and 3M settlement agreements and will submit other requirements within the time period provided by the MDL court. The amount of recovery, if any, by the Company is uncertain. Although the results of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, other than disclosed above, there are no pending legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of its properties is the subject that are material or are expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In addition to the aforementioned loss contingencies, the Company self-insures a portion of its employee medical benefit program, and maintains stop-loss coverage to limit the exposure arising from these claims. The Company’s reserve for these claims totaled $2,295 at September 30, 2024 and represents a reserve for unpaid claim costs, including an estimate for the cost of incurred but not reported claims.

Commitments And Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

Note 14 – Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is routinely involved in various disputes, claims, lawsuits and other regulatory and legal matters, including both asserted and unasserted legal claims, in the ordinary course of business. The status of each such matter, referred to herein as a loss contingency, is reviewed and assessed in accordance with applicable accounting rules regarding the nature of the matter, the likelihood that a loss will be incurred, and the amounts involved. As of September 30, 2024, the aggregate amount of $23,220 is accrued for loss contingencies and is reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as other accrued liabilities and other liabilities. These accruals represent management’s best estimate of probable loss (as defined in the accounting guidance) for loss contingencies or the low end of a range of losses if no single probable loss can be estimated. For some loss contingencies, the Company is unable to estimate the amount of the probable loss or range of probable losses. Further, Essential Utilities has insurance coverage for certain of these loss contingencies, and as of September 30, 2024, estimates that approximately $647 of the amount accrued for these matters are probable of recovery through insurance, which amount is also reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as deferred charges and other assets, net.

During a portion of 2019, the Company initiated a do not consume advisory for some of its customers in one division served by the Company’s Illinois subsidiary. The do not consume advisory was lifted in 2019 and, in 2022, the water system was determined to be in compliance with the federal Lead and Copper Rule. The Company has accrued for the penalty and other fees that will be paid as a result of a settlement that was reached with the state and local regulators and approved by the Illinois court with jurisdiction over this matter in July 2024. In addition, on September 3, 2019, two individuals, on behalf of themselves and those similarly situated, commenced an action against the Company’s Illinois subsidiary in the State court in Will County, Illinois related to this do not consume advisory. The complaint seeks class action certification, attorney’s fees, and “damages, including, but not limited to, out of pocket damages, and discomfort, aggravation, and annoyance” based upon the water provided by the Company’s subsidiary to a discrete service area in University Park, Illinois. The complaint contains allegations of damages as a result of supplied water that exceeded the standards established by the federal Lead and Copper Rule. The complaint is in the discovery phase and class certification has not been granted. The Company has an accrual for the amount of loss asserted in the complaint that we determined to be probable and estimable of being incurred. The Company is vigorously defending against this claim. While the final outcome of this claim cannot be predicted with certainty, and unfavorable outcomes could negatively impact the Company, at this time in the opinion of management, the final resolution of this matter is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Further, the Company submitted a claim for the expenses incurred to its insurance carrier for potential recovery of a portion of these costs and is currently in litigation with one of its carriers seeking to enforce its claims. The Company continues to assess the potential loss contingency on this matter.

A number of the Company’s subsidiaries are parties to several lawsuits against manufacturers of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or compounds (“PFAS”) for damages, contribution and reimbursement of costs incurred and continuing to be incurred to address the presence of such PFAS in public water supply systems owned and operated by these utility subsidiaries throughout its service area. One such suit to which the Company is a party is a multi-district litigation (the “MDL”) lawsuit which

commenced on December 7, 2018, in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. Several defendants in such lawsuit have agreed to settle. In February and April 2024, the MDL court issued its final approval of the DuPont and 3M class action settlements, respectively. In April 2024 and May 2024, Tyco Fire Products LP and BASF Corp, respectively, filed similar class action settlements in the MDL court to resolve claims. In June 2024, Tyco Fire Products LP settlement was granted preliminary approval by the MDL court. The Company submitted the phase one public water system claims requirements pursuant to the Dupont and 3M settlement agreements and will submit other requirements within the time period provided by the MDL court. The amount of recovery, if any, by the Company is uncertain.

Although the results of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, other than disclosed above, there are no pending legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of its properties is the subject that are material or are expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

In addition to the aforementioned loss contingencies, the Company self-insures a portion of its employee medical benefit program, and maintains stop-loss coverage to limit the exposure arising from these claims. The Company’s reserve for these claims totaled $2,295 at September 30, 2024 and represents a reserve for unpaid claim costs, including an estimate for the cost of incurred but not reported claims.

Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Cash contributions made by the Company	$ 9,394

Segment Information (Company's Segment Information, Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Information [Abstract]
Total assets	$ 17,564,626	$ 16,841,459

- Definition

Amount of asset recognized for present right to economic benefit.

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+ Details

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Maturity date	2053
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Maturity date	2058
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Notes Ranging From 4.00% To 4.99% [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Interest rate	4.99%
Maturity date	2059
Notes Ranging From 5.00% To 5.99% [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Interest rate	5.00%
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Maturity date	2061
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Rate Activity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Rate Activity [Abstract]

Rate Activity

Note 11 – Rate Activity

On October 9, 2024, Aqua New Jersey received an order from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities that was designed to provide an increase in water rates of $2,250 on an annual basis. The order also approved the recovery of customer-side lead service line replacement costs of $11,535, that have been deferred from April 2021 through June 2024, through the use of a customer surcharge over a three-year period. New rates went into effect on October 15, 2024.

On September 12, 2024, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (“PAPUC”) issued an order approving the settlement agreement to the general rate case filed by the Company’s regulated natural gas operating subsidiary, Peoples Natural Gas, that allowed base rate increases designed to increase total annual operating revenues by $93,000 or 11.1%. At the time the rate order was received, the rates in effect included various surcharges and credits, such as the Distribution System Improvement Charges (“DSIC”) and Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) amortization credits totaling approximately $21,000 on an annual basis. The order also provided an annualized change in gathering and other operating revenues of approximately $3,000. Consequently the aggregate annual base rates increased approximately $111,000 as the DSIC was reset to zero, and the TCJA amortization credit, other surcharges and other operating revenues were adjusted. New rates went into effect on September 27, 2024. The order also approved the implementation of a weather normalization adjustment mechanism (WNA), which is applied to customer bills during the heating season of October through May each year. The weather normalization adjustment mechanism is designed to stabilize our residential and commercial customers’ distribution charges by adjusting billings based on temperature variances from average weather, which effectively decreases rates when the weather is colder than average, and increases rates when the weather is warmer than average. The Company expects the weather normalization adjustment mechanism to result in reduced earnings volatility during the heating season. On October 11, 2024, the Pennsylvania Office of the Consumers Advocate appealed this rate case to the Commonwealth Court.

On September 12, 2024, the Company’s regulated water and wastewater operating subsidiary in Virginia, Aqua Virginia, received an order from the State Corporation Commission approving an increase in revenues by $5,490 or 23.8% on an annual basis. The Company implemented interim rates in February 2024 and will refund to customers the difference between interim and final approved rates.

On May 23, 2024, Aqua Pennsylvania filed an application with the PAPUC designed to increase rates by $126,675 or 18.9% on an annual basis. The Company anticipates a final order to be issued by February 2025.

On January 2, 2024, Aqua Illinois filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission designed to increase water and wastewater rates by $19,196 or 18.9% on an annual basis. On October 8, 2024, the Company received a recommended decision from the administrative law judge. The Company anticipates a final order to be issued by December 2024.

On December 13, 2023, the Company’s regulated water and wastewater utility operating divisions in Ohio received an order from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio designed to increase operating

revenues by $4,850 annually. New rates for water and sewer service went into effect on December 13, 2023.

On September 28, 2023, the Company’s regulated water and wastewater operating subsidiary in Texas, Aqua Texas, received a final order from the Public Utility Commission of Texas approving infrastructure rehabilitation surcharges designed to increase revenues by $8,388 annually. The rates authorized on March 28, 2023 and implemented on an interim basis effective April 1, 2023 did not change with the final order.

On June 5, 2023, the Company’s regulated water and wastewater operating subsidiary in North Carolina, Aqua North Carolina, received an order from the North Carolina Utilities Commission designed to increase rates by $14,001 in the first year of new rates being implemented, then by an additional $3,743 and $4,130 in the second and third years, respectively. In February 2023, the Company had implemented interim rates, based on an estimate of the final outcome of the order, and no refunds or additional billings are required for the difference between interim and final approved rates.

During the first nine months of 2024, four of the Company’s water and wastewater utility operating divisions in Ohio implemented base rate increases designed to increase total operating revenues on an annual basis by $2,127. Further, during the first nine months of 2024, the Company implemented infrastructure rehabilitation surcharges designed to increase total operating revenues on an annual basis by $28,733 in its water and wastewater utility operating divisions in Pennsylvania and Illinois, and by $1,170 in its natural gas operating division in Kentucky.

Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 358	$ 400	$ 1,072	$ 1,201
Interest cost	3,908	4,309	11,724	12,926
Expected return on plan assets	(4,696)	(5,673)	(14,088)	(17,018)
Amortization of prior service cost	82	171	244	513
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	751	810	2,253	2,428
Net periodic benefit cost	403	17	1,205	50
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	363	337	1,089	1,011
Interest cost	1,113	1,119	3,337	3,357
Expected return on plan assets	(1,105)	(1,093)	(3,315)	(3,279)
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	(267)	(329)	(801)	(988)
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 104	$ 34	$ 310	$ 101

Taxes Other Than Income Taxes (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Taxes Other Than Income Taxes [Abstract]

Components Of Taxes Other Than Income Taxes



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Property	$	9,099	$	7,402	$	26,510	$	23,937
Gross receipts, excise and franchise		4,810		5,456		13,409		13,661
Payroll		5,074		4,901		17,594		16,468
Regulatory assessments		1,989		2,146		5,814		5,544
Pumping fees		2,148		3,320		5,526		4,967
Other		982		982		2,506		2,856
Total taxes other than income	$	24,102	$	24,207	$	71,359	$	67,433

Net Income Per Common Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Net Income Per Common Share [Abstract]

Net Income Per Common Share

Note 8 – Net Income per Common Share

Basic net income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the weighted average minimum number of shares issued upon settlement of the stock purchase contracts issued under the tangible equity units. Diluted net income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive shares. The dilutive effect of employee stock-based compensation is included in the computation of diluted net income per common share. The dilutive effect of stock-based compensation is calculated using the treasury stock method and expected proceeds upon exercise of the stock-based compensation. The treasury stock method assumes that the proceeds from stock-based compensation is used to purchase the Company’s common stock at the average market price during the period. The following table summarizes the shares, in thousands, used in computing basic and diluted net income per common share:



	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September 30,
	2024	2023	2024	2023
Average common shares outstanding during the period for basic computation	274,021	266,767	273,656	265,135
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock-based compensation	522	409	471	553
Average common shares outstanding during the period for diluted computation	274,543	267,176	274,127	265,688

The number of outstanding employee stock options that were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because the effect would have been anti-dilutive was: 243,780 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024; and 150,062 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Additionally, the dilutive effect of performance share units and restricted share units granted are included in the Company’s calculation of diluted net income per share.

Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,436	$ 4,612
Customers' advances for construction	120,154	128,755
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Loans payable	143,017	160,123
Mutual funds	30,320	26,442
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,436	$ 4,612

Dispositions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Dispositions [Abstract]

Dispositions

Note 4 –Dispositions

On October 1, 2023, the Company sold its regulated natural gas utility assets in West Virginia, which served approximately 13,000 customers or about two percent of the Company’s regulated natural gas customers (“Peoples Gas West Virginia”). Initially the sale closed for an estimated purchase price of $39,965, subject to working capital and other adjustments. In March 2024, the Company received an additional $1,213 from the buyer. The additional proceeds were based on finalizing closing working capital and other adjustments, resulting in a final purchase price of $41,178 and a loss of an inconsequential amount. The sale of Peoples Gas West Virginia had no major effect on the Company’s operations and did not meet the requirements to be classified as discontinued operations.

In October 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its interest in three non-utility local microgrid and distributed energy projects for $165,000. As of December 31, 2023, balances associated with these projects of $63,182 were included in prepayments and other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The sale was completed in January 2024, and the Company recognized a gain of $91,236 during the first quarter of 2024 which is included in other expense (income) in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock Award Transactions) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Number of Share Units	577	23,142	160,694	133	17,054	222,782
Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested share units at beginning of period, Number of Share Units
Granted, Number of Share Units							22,813
Vested, number of shares							(22,813)
Nonvested share units at end of period, Number of Share Units
Nonvested share units at beginning of period, Weighted Average Fair Value
Granted, Weighted Average Fair Value							36.82	$ 41.78
Vested, Weighted Average Fair Value							36.82
Nonvested share units at end of period, Weighted Average Fair Value

- Definition

Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Summary Of Unrealized Gain And Losses



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net gain recognized during the period on equity securities	$	365	$	155	$	984	$	497
Less: net gain recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period		-		-		-		-
Unrealized gain recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date	$	365	$	155	$	984	$	497

Schedule Of Carrying Amounts And Estimated Fair Values Of Long-Term Debt

Basis Of Presentation (Policy)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of capitalization of Essential Utilities, Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) at September 30, 2024, the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flow and of equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim reporting and the rules and regulations for reporting on Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Because they cover interim periods, the statements and related notes to the financial statements do not include all disclosures and notes normally provided in annual financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only recurring accruals, which are necessary to present a fair statement of its condensed consolidated balance sheets, condensed consolidated statements of capitalization, condensed consolidated statements of equity, condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, and condensed consolidated statements of cash flow for the periods presented, have been made.

The preparation of financial statements often requires the selection of specific accounting methods and policies. Significant estimates and judgments may be required in selecting and applying those methods and policies in the recognition of the assets and liabilities in its condensed consolidated balance sheets, the revenues and expenses in its condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, and the information that is contained in its summary of significant accounting policies and notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. Making these estimates and judgments requires the analysis of information concerning events that may not yet be complete and of facts and circumstances that may change over time. Furthermore, we are exposed to the uncertain state of the economy and macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and volatility of interest rates. As these continue to evolve, future events and effects related to these conditions cannot be determined with precision. Accordingly, actual amounts or future results can differ materially from those estimates that the Company includes currently in its condensed consolidated financial statements, summary of significant accounting policies, and notes.

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flow - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 410,559	$ 362,778
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	273,051	255,490
Deferred income taxes	1,569	(40,541)
Provision for doubtful accounts	15,818	17,021
Stock-based compensation	5,363	8,929
Gain on sale of utility systems and other assets	(92,067)	(184)
Net change in receivables, deferred purchased gas costs, inventory and prepayments	(9,543)	265,922
Net change in payables, accrued interest, accrued taxes and other accrued liabilities	40,703	(5,266)
Pension and other postretirement benefits contributions	(9,394)	(20,343)
Other, net	(13,549)	(39,237)
Net cash flows from operating activities	622,510	804,569
Cash flows from investing activities:
Property, plant and equipment additions, including the debt component of allowance for funds used during construction of $5,381 and $4,502	(932,498)	(874,491)
Acquisitions of utility systems, net	(602)	(45,303)
Net proceeds from the sale of utility systems and other assets	167,274	634
Other, net	(218)	451
Net cash flows used in investing activities	(766,044)	(918,709)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Customers' advances and contributions in aid of construction	10,245	13,151
Repayments of customers' advances	(4,121)	(5,222)
Net repayments of short-term debt	(17,106)	(96,668)
Proceeds from long-term debt	1,394,411	681,203
Repayments of long-term debt	(1,024,722)	(570,634)
Change in cash overdraft position	3,437	(9,006)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan	11,603	12,061
Proceeds from issuance of common stock from at-the-market sale agreement	32,083	322,983
Proceeds from exercised stock options	538	229
Repurchase of common stock	(2,234)	(3,955)
Dividends paid on common stock	(257,011)	(232,916)
Other, net	235	21
Net cash flows from financing activities	147,358	111,247
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	3,824	(2,893)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4,612	11,398
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8,436	8,505
Non-cash investing activities:
Property, plant and equipment additions purchased at the period end, but not yet paid for	121,371	106,150
Non-cash utility property contributions	$ 37,098	$ 36,913

Net Income Per Common Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Net Income Per Common Share [Abstract]
Employee stock options excluded from calculations of diluted net income per share	243,780	150,062	243,780	150,062

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 03, 2019 item	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Aggregate amount accrued for loss contingencies		$ 23,220
Amount probable of recovery through insurance		647
Insurance reserve for employee medical benefit program		$ 2,295
Number of individuals commenced action against company \| item	2

Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Segment Information [Abstract]

Company's Segment Information, Continuing Operations




	Three Months Ended - September 30, 2024								Three Months Ended - September 30, 2023
	Regulated Water		Regulated Natural Gas		Other		Consolidated		Regulated Water		Regulated Natural Gas		Other		Consolidated
Operating revenues	$	334,477	$	96,731	$	4,047	$	435,255	$	310,591	$	94,798	$	5,866	$	411,255
Operations and maintenance expense		96,369		49,002		(1,003)		144,368		98,695		50,006		(1,683)		147,018
Purchased gas		-		17,603		1,492		19,095		-		14,408		2,182		16,590
Depreciation and amortization		57,877		34,318		406		92,601		54,695		31,141		199		86,035
Interest expense, net (a)		35,094		22,121		18,237		75,452		30,867		19,405		17,376		67,648
Allowance for funds used during construction		(4,326)		(1,267)		-		(5,593)		(4,643)		(812)		-		(5,455)
Provision for income taxes (benefit)		19,289		228		(3,677)		15,840		16,186		(16,905)		(2,992)		(3,711)
Net income (loss)		112,275		(30,660)		(12,213)		69,402		99,916		(9,776)		(10,064)		80,076


	Nine Months Ended - September 30, 2024								Nine Months Ended - September 30, 2023
	Regulated Water		Regulated Natural Gas		Other		Consolidated		Regulated Water		Regulated Natural Gas		Other		Consolidated
Operating revenues	$	916,850		549,250	$	15,630	$	1,481,730	$	871,563	$	675,076	$	27,766	$	1,574,405
Operations and maintenance expense		282,627		144,628		(3,475)		423,780		274,724		148,270		(4,474)		418,520
Purchased gas		-		175,825		6,673		182,498		-		295,929		18,909		314,838
Depreciation and amortization		172,696		99,361		994		273,051		161,393		93,457		640		255,490
Interest expense, net (a)		104,334		68,346		47,825		220,505		91,103		67,894		48,712		207,709
Allowance for funds used during construction		(11,976)		(3,527)		-		(15,503)		(12,529)		(2,038)		-		(14,567)
Provision for income taxes (benefit)		54,604		(38,752)		(8,790)		7,062		45,559		(73,703)		(7,467)		(35,611)
Net income (loss)		263,859		177,563		(30,863)		410,559		267,345		127,400		(31,967)		362,778
Capital expenditures		495,259		436,807		432		932,498		493,851		377,562		3,078		874,491

(a)The regulated water and regulated natural gas segments report interest expense that includes long-term debt that was pushed-down to the regulated operating subsidiaries from Essential Utilities, Inc.

Financial Instruments (Summary Of Unrealized Gain And Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Net gain recognized during the period on equity securities	$ 365	$ 155	$ 984	$ 497
Less: net gain recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period
Unrealized gain recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date	$ 365	$ 155	$ 984	$ 497

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Revenue Recognition [Abstract]

Schedule Of Disaggregation Of Revenue


	Three Months Ended								Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2024								September 30, 2023
	Water Revenues		Wastewater Revenues		Natural Gas Revenues		Other Revenues		Water Revenues		Wastewater Revenues		Natural Gas Revenues		Other Revenues
Revenues from contracts with customers:
Residential	$	182,616	$	37,450	$	49,398	$	-	$	173,331	$	36,096	$	46,501	$	-
Commercial		52,577		9,779		9,838		-		49,699		9,396		9,577		-
Fire protection		10,670		-		-		-		10,350		-		-		-
Industrial		9,747		1,043		228		-		9,438		500		353		-
Gas transportation & storage		-		-		27,576		-		-		-		26,636		-
Other water		23,631		-		-		-		15,549		-		-		-
Other wastewater		-		3,450		-		-		-		2,827		-		-
Other utility		-		-		9,334		2,677		-		-		11,731		2,898
Revenues from contracts with customers		279,241		51,722		96,374		2,677		258,367		48,819		94,798		2,898
Alternative revenue program		782		55		357		-		434		73		-		-
Other and eliminations		-		-		-		4,047		-		-		-		5,866
Consolidated	$	280,023	$	51,777	$	96,731	$	6,724	$	258,801	$	48,892	$	94,798	$	8,764

	Nine Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2024								September 30, 2023
	Water Revenues		Wastewater Revenues		Natural Gas Revenues		Other Revenues		Water Revenues		Wastewater Revenues		Natural Gas Revenues		Other Revenues
Revenues from contracts with customers:
Residential	$	499,859	$	109,097	$	326,921	$	-	$	487,704	$	103,632	$	415,207	$	-
Commercial		140,110		27,569		66,417		-		137,427		26,643		91,031		-
Fire protection		31,793		-		-		-		30,794		-		-		-
Industrial		26,527		2,149		1,475		-		25,584		1,587		2,613		-
Gas transportation & storage		-		-		133,458		-		-		-		129,151		-
Other water		59,131		-		-		-		36,310		-		-		-
Other wastewater		-		9,836		-		-		-		8,291		-		-
Other utility		-		-		19,486		8,389		-		-		35,653		11,706
Revenues from contracts with customers		757,420		148,651		547,757		8,389		717,819		140,153		673,655		11,706
Alternative revenue program		2,462		(72)		1,493		-		1,603		282		1,421		-
Other and eliminations		-		-		-		15,630		-		-		-		27,766
Consolidated	$	759,882	$	148,579	$	549,250	$	24,019	$	719,422	$	140,435	$	675,076	$	39,472

Revenue Recognition

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Revenue Recognition [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition

Note 2 – Revenue Recognition

The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by major source and customer class:


	Three Months Ended								Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2024								September 30, 2023
	Water Revenues		Wastewater Revenues		Natural Gas Revenues		Other Revenues		Water Revenues		Wastewater Revenues		Natural Gas Revenues		Other Revenues
Revenues from contracts with customers:
Residential	$	182,616	$	37,450	$	49,398	$	-	$	173,331	$	36,096	$	46,501	$	-
Commercial		52,577		9,779		9,838		-		49,699		9,396		9,577		-
Fire protection		10,670		-		-		-		10,350		-		-		-
Industrial		9,747		1,043		228		-		9,438		500		353		-
Gas transportation & storage		-		-		27,576		-		-		-		26,636		-
Other water		23,631		-		-		-		15,549		-		-		-
Other wastewater		-		3,450		-		-		-		2,827		-		-
Other utility		-		-		9,334		2,677		-		-		11,731		2,898
Revenues from contracts with customers		279,241		51,722		96,374		2,677		258,367		48,819		94,798		2,898
Alternative revenue program		782		55		357		-		434		73		-		-
Other and eliminations		-		-		-		4,047		-		-		-		5,866
Consolidated	$	280,023	$	51,777	$	96,731	$	6,724	$	258,801	$	48,892	$	94,798	$	8,764

	Nine Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2024								September 30, 2023
	Water Revenues		Wastewater Revenues		Natural Gas Revenues		Other Revenues		Water Revenues		Wastewater Revenues		Natural Gas Revenues		Other Revenues
Revenues from contracts with customers:
Residential	$	499,859	$	109,097	$	326,921	$	-	$	487,704	$	103,632	$	415,207	$	-
Commercial		140,110		27,569		66,417		-		137,427		26,643		91,031		-
Fire protection		31,793		-		-		-		30,794		-		-		-
Industrial		26,527		2,149		1,475		-		25,584		1,587		2,613		-
Gas transportation & storage		-		-		133,458		-		-		-		129,151		-
Other water		59,131		-		-		-		36,310		-		-		-
Other wastewater		-		9,836		-		-		-		8,291		-		-
Other utility		-		-		19,486		8,389		-		-		35,653		11,706
Revenues from contracts with customers		757,420		148,651		547,757		8,389		717,819		140,153		673,655		11,706
Alternative revenue program		2,462		(72)		1,493		-		1,603		282		1,421		-
Other and eliminations		-		-		-		15,630		-		-		-		27,766
Consolidated	$	759,882	$	148,579	$	549,250	$	24,019	$	719,422	$	140,435	$	675,076	$	39,472

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The entire disclosure of revenue from contract with customer to transfer good or service and to transfer nonfinancial asset. Includes, but is not limited to, disaggregation of revenue, credit loss recognized from contract with customer, judgment and change in judgment related to contract with customer, and asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. Excludes insurance and lease contracts.

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Net Income Per Common Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Net Income Per Common Share [Abstract]

Schedule Of Earnings Per Share



	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September 30,
	2024	2023	2024	2023
Average common shares outstanding during the period for basic computation	274,021	266,767	273,656	265,135
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock-based compensation	522	409	471	553
Average common shares outstanding during the period for diluted computation	274,543	267,176	274,127	265,688

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of PSU Transactions) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Number of Share Units	577	23,142	160,694	133	17,054	222,782
Performance Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested share units at beginning of period, Number of Share Units			531,437				531,437
Granted, Number of Share Units							227,284
Performance criteria adjustment, Number of Share Units							(155,959)
Actual vested/Issued, Number of share Units							(96,425)
Forfeited, Number of Share Units							(46,419)
Nonvested share units at end of period, Number of Share Units	459,918						459,918
Nonvested share units at beginning of period, Weighted Average Fair Value			$ 40.03				$ 40.03
Granted, Weighted Average Fair Value							38.10	$ 45.06
Performance criteria adjustment, Weighted Average Fair Value							31.50
Actual vested/Issued, Weighted Average Fair Value							43.40
Forfeited, Weighted Average Fair Value							41.23
Nonvested share units at end of period, Weighted Average Fair Value	$ 41.14						$ 41.14

Segment Information (Company's Segment Information, Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	$ 435,255			$ 411,255			$ 1,481,730	$ 1,574,405
Operations and maintenance expense	144,368			147,018			423,780	418,520
Purchased gas	19,095			16,590			182,498	314,838
Depreciation and amortization	92,601			86,035			273,051	255,490
Interest expense, net (a)	75,452			67,648			220,505	207,709
Allowance for funds used during construction	(5,593)			(5,455)			(15,503)	(14,567)
Provision for income taxes (benefit)	15,840			(3,711)			7,062	(35,611)
Net income (loss)	69,402	$ 75,385	$ 265,772	80,076	$ 91,268	$ 191,434	410,559	362,778
Capital expenditures							932,498	874,491
Regulated Water [Member] \| Regulated [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	334,477			310,591			916,850	871,563
Operations and maintenance expense	96,369			98,695			282,627	274,724
Depreciation and amortization	57,877			54,695			172,696	161,393
Interest expense, net (a)	35,094			30,867			104,334	91,103
Allowance for funds used during construction	(4,326)			(4,643)			(11,976)	(12,529)
Provision for income taxes (benefit)	19,289			16,186			54,604	45,559
Net income (loss)	112,275			99,916			263,859	267,345
Capital expenditures							495,259	493,851
Regulated Natural Gas [Member] \| Regulated [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	96,731			94,798			549,250	675,076
Operations and maintenance expense	49,002			50,006			144,628	148,270
Purchased gas	17,603			14,408			175,825	295,929
Depreciation and amortization	34,318			31,141			99,361	93,457
Interest expense, net (a)	22,121			19,405			68,346	67,894
Allowance for funds used during construction	(1,267)			(812)			(3,527)	(2,038)
Provision for income taxes (benefit)	228			(16,905)			(38,752)	(73,703)
Net income (loss)	(30,660)			(9,776)			177,563	127,400
Capital expenditures							436,807	377,562
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	4,047			5,866			15,630	27,766
Operations and maintenance expense	(1,003)			(1,683)			(3,475)	(4,474)
Purchased gas	1,492			2,182			6,673	18,909
Depreciation and amortization	406			199			994	640
Interest expense, net (a)	18,237			17,376			47,825	48,712
Provision for income taxes (benefit)	(3,677)			(2,992)			(8,790)	(7,467)
Net income (loss)	$ (12,213)			$ (10,064)			(30,863)	(31,967)
Capital expenditures							$ 432	$ 3,078

Taxes Other Than Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Taxes Other Than Income Taxes [Abstract]

Taxes Other Than Income Taxes

Note 12 – Taxes Other than Income Taxes

The following table provides the components of taxes other than income taxes:



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Property	$	9,099	$	7,402	$	26,510	$	23,937
Gross receipts, excise and franchise		4,810		5,456		13,409		13,661
Payroll		5,074		4,901		17,594		16,468
Regulatory assessments		1,989		2,146		5,814		5,544
Pumping fees		2,148		3,320		5,526		4,967
Other		982		982		2,506		2,856
Total taxes other than income	$	24,102	$	24,207	$	71,359	$	67,433

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Common stock, shares authorized	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	277,950,436	276,595,228
Treasury stock, shares	3,341,458	3,299,191

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock Option Transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercised, Shares	(3,295)	(7,117)	(4,971)	(610)	(3,026)	(2,917)
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding at beginning of period, Shares			882,442				882,442
Granted, Shares							119,548
Forfeited, Shares							(17,917)
Expired, Shares							(7,103)
Exercised, Shares							(15,383)
Outstanding at end of period, Shares	961,587						961,587
Exercisable at end of period, Shares	786,865						786,865
Outstanding at beginning of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price			$ 37.03				$ 37.03
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price							35.78
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price							39.27
Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price							44.57
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price							34.94
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 36.81						36.81
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 36.24						$ 36.24
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Life (years)							5 years 2 months 12 days
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Life (years)							4 years 6 months
Outstanding at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 2,598						$ 2,598
Exercisable at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 2,296						$ 2,296

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations And Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Operating revenues	$ 435,255	$ 411,255	$ 1,481,730	$ 1,574,405
Operating expenses:
Operations and maintenance	144,368	147,018	423,780	418,520
Purchased gas	19,095	16,590	182,498	314,838
Depreciation	91,448	84,348	269,742	252,208
Amortization	1,153	1,687	3,309	3,282
Taxes other than income taxes	24,102	24,207	71,359	67,433
Total operating expenses	280,166	273,850	950,688	1,056,281
Operating income	155,089	137,405	531,042	518,124
Other expense (income):
Interest expense	76,846	68,590	223,164	210,440
Interest income	(1,394)	(942)	(2,659)	(2,731)
Allowance for funds used during construction	(5,593)	(5,455)	(15,503)	(14,567)
Loss (gain) on sale of other assets	(239)	285	(92,067)	(184)
Other, net	227	(1,438)	486	(2,001)
Income before income taxes	85,242	76,365	417,621	327,167
Income tax expense (benefit)	15,840	(3,711)	7,062	(35,611)
Net income	69,402	80,076	410,559	362,778
Comprehensive income	$ 69,402	$ 80,076	$ 410,559	$ 362,778
Net income per common share:
Basic	$ 0.25	$ 0.30	$ 1.50	$ 1.37
Diluted	$ 0.25	$ 0.30	$ 1.50	$ 1.37
Average common shares outstanding during the period:
Basic	274,021	266,767	273,656	265,135
Diluted	274,543	267,176	274,127	265,688

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Compensation Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Performance Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	$ 986	$ 1,039	$ 2,174	$ 5,444
Income tax benefit	248	260	545	1,364
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	508	746	2,078	2,186
Income tax benefit	128	187	521	548
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	32	181	233	480
Income tax benefit	8	45	58	120
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	13	12	37	37
Income tax benefit	$ 3	$ 3	10	10
Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses			840	780
Income tax benefit			$ 233	$ 219

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Summary Of PSU Transactions



	Number	Weighted
	of	Average
	Share Units	Fair Value
Nonvested share units at beginning of period	531,437	$	40.03
Granted	227,284		38.10
Performance criteria adjustment	(155,959)		31.50
Share units issued	(96,425)		43.40
Forfeited	(46,419)		41.23
Nonvested share units at end of period	459,918		41.14

Summary Of RSU Transactions



	Number	Weighted
	of	Average
	Stock Units	Fair Value
Nonvested stock units at beginning of period	192,217	$	45.06
Granted	104,661		36.61
Stock units vested and issued	(65,625)		44.42
Forfeited	(19,828)		41.36
Nonvested stock units at end of period	211,425		41.40

Assumptions Used In The Pricing Model


	2024		2023
Expected term (years)		5.5		5.5
Risk-free interest rate		4.00%		4.03%
Expected volatility		28.30%		27.80%
Dividend yield		3.43%		2.53%
Grant date fair value per option	$	8.12	$	11.37

Summary Of Stock Option Transactions



		Weighted		Weighted
		Average		Average	Aggregate
		Exercise		Remaining	Intrinsic
	Shares	Price		Life (years)	Value
Outstanding at beginning of period	882,442	$	37.03
Granted	119,548		35.78
Forfeited	(17,917)		39.27
Expired	(7,103)		44.57
Exercised	(15,383)		34.94
Outstanding at end of period	961,587	$	36.81	5.2	$	2,598

Exercisable at end of period	786,865	$	36.24	4.5	$	2,296

Summary Of Restricted Stock Transactions


	Number	Weighted
	of	Average
	Shares	Fair Value
Nonvested restricted stock at beginning of period	1,412	$	35.42
Granted	-		-
Vested	-		-
Nonvested restricted stock at end of period	1,412	$	35.42

Performance Share Units [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Summary Of Compensation Costs



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	$	986	$	1,039	$	2,174	$	5,444
Income tax benefit		248		260		545		1,364

Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Summary Of Compensation Costs



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	$	508	$	746	$	2,078	$	2,186
Income tax benefit		128		187		521		548

Stock Options [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Summary Of Compensation Costs



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,					September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	$	32	$	181	$	233	$	480
Income tax benefit		8		45		58		120

Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Summary Of Compensation Costs


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	$	13	$	12	$	37	$	37
Income tax benefit		3		3		10		10

Stock Awards [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Summary Of Compensation Costs



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	$	-	$	-	$	840	$	780
Income tax benefit		-		-		233		219

Summary Of Nonvested Share Activity



	Number	Weighted
	of	Average
	Stock Awards	Fair Value
Nonvested stock awards at beginning of period	-	$	-
Granted	22,813		36.82
Vested	(22,813)		36.82
Nonvested stock awards at end of period	-		-

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
Insider Trading Arrangements	Sep. 30, 2024
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Aug. 12, 2022 USD ($) customer	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($) customer	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($) customer	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) customer	May 31, 2024 USD ($) customer	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) customer	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) customer	Jul. 31, 2023 USD ($) customer	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) customer	Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($) customer	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) customer	Oct. 31, 2021 USD ($) customer	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) customer item
Village of Midvale, Ohio’s water system [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer			900
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $			$ 2,950
Shenandoah Borough [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer								2,900
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $								$ 12,291
La Rue [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer								300
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $								$ 2,253
Southern Oaks Water System [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer								800
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $								$ 3,321
Village of Frankfort [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer								1,500
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $								$ 1,424
Union Rome [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer									4,300
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $									$ 25,547
North Heidelberg Sewer Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer											300
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $											$ 136
Delaware [Member] \| Wastewater Utility System [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer													16,000
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $													$ 276,500
Retail customers \| customer													198,000
Number of municipalities \| item													42
Texas [Member] \| Integra Water Texas, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer		1,100
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $		$ 4,400
East Whiteland Township [Member] \| Water And Wastewater Utility Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer	4,018
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $	$ 54,374
Glenview, Illinois [Member] \| Wastewater Utility Assets Of Westfield HOA [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer					200
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $					$ 67
Greenville, Pennsylvania [Member] \| Water And Wastewater Utility Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer							3,000			2,300
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $							$ 18,000			$ 18,000
Beaver Falls Pennsylvania [Member] \| Water And Wastewater Utility Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer												7,600
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $												$ 41,250
Harris County, Texas [Member] \| Private Water And Wastewater Utility Assets [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer				400
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $				$ 1,125
North Versailles Pennsylvania [Member] \| Water And Wastewater Utility Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer						4,400
North Versailles Pennsylvania [Member] \| Water And Wastewater Utility Systems [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $						$ 25,000
North Versailles Pennsylvania [Member] \| Water And Wastewater Utility Systems [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $						$ 30,000
Indiana [Member] \| Wastewater Utility Assets in Morgan County [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer		100
Cash paid for business acquisition \| $		$ 500

Stock-Based Compensation (Assumptions Used In The Pricing Model) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected term (years)	5 years 6 months
Risk-free interest rate	4.03%
Expected volatility	27.80%
Dividend yield	2.53%
Grant date fair value per option	$ 11.37
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected term (years)		5 years 6 months
Risk-free interest rate		4.00%
Expected volatility		28.30%
Dividend yield		3.43%
Grant date fair value per option		$ 8.12

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Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - shares	Sep. 30, 2024	Oct. 25, 2024
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2024
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-6659
Entity Registrant Name	ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	PA
Entity Tax Identification Number	23-1702594
Entity Address, Address Line One	762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town	Bryn Mawr
Entity Address, State or Province	PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	19010 -3489
City Area Code	610
Local Phone Number	527-8000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common stock, $0.50 par value
Trading Symbol	WTRG
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		274,610,592
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Central Index Key	0000078128

Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]

Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits

Note 10 – Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

The Company maintains a qualified defined benefit pension plan (the “Pension Plan”), a nonqualified pension plan, and other postretirement benefit plans for certain of its employees.

The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s pension and other postretirement benefit plans:


	Pension Benefits
	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	358	$	400	$	1,072	$	1,201
Interest cost		3,908		4,309		11,724		12,926
Expected return on plan assets		(4,696)		(5,673)		(14,088)		(17,018)
Amortization of prior service cost		82		171		244		513
Amortization of actuarial loss		751		810		2,253		2,428
Net periodic benefit cost	$	403	$	17	$	1,205	$	50

	Other
	Postretirement Benefits
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	363	$	337	$	1,089	$	1,011
Interest cost		1,113		1,119		3,337		3,357
Expected return on plan assets		(1,105)		(1,093)		(3,315)		(3,279)
Amortization of actuarial gain		(267)		(329)		(801)		(988)
Net periodic benefit cost	$	104	$	34	$	310	$	101

The net periodic benefit cost is based on estimated values and an extensive use of assumptions about the discount rate, expected return on plan assets, the rate of future compensation increases received by the Company’s employees, mortality, turnover, and medical costs. The Company presents the components of net periodic benefit cost other than service cost in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income on the line item “Other, net”.

The Company made a cash contribution of $9,394 to the Pension Plan during the third quarter of 2024, which completed the Company’s expected cash contributions for the year.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for retirement benefits.

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Capitalization

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Capitalization [Abstract]

Capitalization

Note 6 – Capitalization

In March 2024, the Company filed a new universal shelf registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow for the potential future offer and sale by the Company, from time to time, in one or more public offerings, of an indeterminate amount of our common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, and other securities specified therein at indeterminate prices. This registration statement is effective for three years and replaces a similar filing that expired in the second quarter of 2024.

At-the-Market Offering

On August 13, 2024, we filed a prospectus supplement under the 2024 universal shelf registration statement relating to a new at-the-market equity sales program (“ATM”), under which we may issue and sell shares of our common stock up to an aggregate offering price of $1,000,000 (“2024 ATM”). This 2024 ATM replaced our previous ATM filed on October 14, 2022 (“2022 ATM”).

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we issued 823,595 shares of common stock for net proceeds of approximately $32,000 under the 2024 ATM. As of September 30, 2024, the 2024 ATM had approximately $968,000 of equity available for issuance. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had issued 10,260,833 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $386,023 under the 2022 ATM. There were no common stock sales under the 2022 ATM in 2024. The Company used the net proceeds from the sales of shares through the 2022 and 2024 ATMs for working capital, capital expenditures, water and wastewater utility acquisitions, and repaying a portion of outstanding indebtedness.

Long-term Debt and Loans Payable

On June 12, 2024, Aqua Pennsylvania and Peoples Natural Gas Companies amended the terms of their respective $100,000 and $300,000, 364-day revolving credit agreements, as follows: (1) extended the maturity dates to June 10, 2025; and (2) revised the interest rate index from the Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index (BSBY) to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR).

On August 15, 2024, the Company issued $500,000 of senior notes, less expenses of $3,015, due in 2027, with an interest rate of 4.80%. On January 8, 2024, the Company issued $500,000 of senior notes, less expenses of $4,610, due in 2034, with an interest rate of 5.375%. The Company used the net proceeds from the issuance of these notes (1) to repay a portion of the borrowings under the Company’s existing five year unsecured revolving credit facility, and (2) for general corporate purposes.

In August 2023, the Company’s subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania, issued $225,000 in aggregate principal amount of first mortgage bonds. The bonds consisted of $175,000 of 5.48% first mortgage bonds due in 2053; and $50,000 of 5.56% first mortgage bonds due in 2061. In January 2023, Aqua Pennsylvania issued $75,000 of first mortgage bonds, due in 2043, and with an interest rate of 5.60%. The proceeds from these bonds were used to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

Note 13 – Segment Information

The Company has eleven operating segments and two reportable segments. The Regulated Water segment is comprised of eight operating segments representing its water and wastewater regulated utility companies, which are organized by the states where the Company provides water and wastewater services. The eight water and wastewater utility operating segments are aggregated into one reportable segment, because each of these operating segments has the following similarities: economic characteristics, nature of services, production processes, customers, water distribution or wastewater collection methods, and the nature of the regulatory environment. The Regulated Natural Gas segment is comprised of one operating segment representing natural gas utility companies, acquired in the Peoples Gas Acquisition, for which the Company provides natural gas distribution services.

In addition to the Company’s two reportable segments, we include two of our operating segments within the Other category below. These segments are not quantitatively significant and are comprised of our non-regulated natural gas operations and Aqua Resources. Our non-regulated natural gas operations consist of utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households and the operation of gas marketing and production entities. Aqua Resources offers, through a third party, water and sewer service line protection solutions and repair services to households. In addition to these segments, Other is comprised of business activities not included in the reportable segments, corporate costs that have not been allocated to the Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas segments, and intersegment eliminations. Corporate costs include general and administrative expenses, and interest expense. The Company reports these corporate costs within Other as they relate to corporate-focused responsibilities and decisions and are not included in internal measures of segment operating performance used by the Company to measure the underlying performance of the operating segments.

The following table presents information about the Company’s reportable segments. Asset information by segment is not utilized for purposes of assessing performance or allocating resources, and, as a result, such information is not presented.




	Three Months Ended - September 30, 2024								Three Months Ended - September 30, 2023
	Regulated Water		Regulated Natural Gas		Other		Consolidated		Regulated Water		Regulated Natural Gas		Other		Consolidated
Operating revenues	$	334,477	$	96,731	$	4,047	$	435,255	$	310,591	$	94,798	$	5,866	$	411,255
Operations and maintenance expense		96,369		49,002		(1,003)		144,368		98,695		50,006		(1,683)		147,018
Purchased gas		-		17,603		1,492		19,095		-		14,408		2,182		16,590
Depreciation and amortization		57,877		34,318		406		92,601		54,695		31,141		199		86,035
Interest expense, net (a)		35,094		22,121		18,237		75,452		30,867		19,405		17,376		67,648
Allowance for funds used during construction		(4,326)		(1,267)		-		(5,593)		(4,643)		(812)		-		(5,455)
Provision for income taxes (benefit)		19,289		228		(3,677)		15,840		16,186		(16,905)		(2,992)		(3,711)
Net income (loss)		112,275		(30,660)		(12,213)		69,402		99,916		(9,776)		(10,064)		80,076


	Nine Months Ended - September 30, 2024								Nine Months Ended - September 30, 2023
	Regulated Water		Regulated Natural Gas		Other		Consolidated		Regulated Water		Regulated Natural Gas		Other		Consolidated
Operating revenues	$	916,850		549,250	$	15,630	$	1,481,730	$	871,563	$	675,076	$	27,766	$	1,574,405
Operations and maintenance expense		282,627		144,628		(3,475)		423,780		274,724		148,270		(4,474)		418,520
Purchased gas		-		175,825		6,673		182,498		-		295,929		18,909		314,838
Depreciation and amortization		172,696		99,361		994		273,051		161,393		93,457		640		255,490
Interest expense, net (a)		104,334		68,346		47,825		220,505		91,103		67,894		48,712		207,709
Allowance for funds used during construction		(11,976)		(3,527)		-		(15,503)		(12,529)		(2,038)		-		(14,567)
Provision for income taxes (benefit)		54,604		(38,752)		(8,790)		7,062		45,559		(73,703)		(7,467)		(35,611)
Net income (loss)		263,859		177,563		(30,863)		410,559		267,345		127,400		(31,967)		362,778
Capital expenditures		495,259		436,807		432		932,498		493,851		377,562		3,078		874,491

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The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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+ Details

Rate Activity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 09, 2024	Sep. 12, 2024	Mar. 23, 2024	Jan. 02, 2024	Dec. 13, 2023	Sep. 28, 2023	Jun. 05, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Feb. 28, 2023
Pennsylvania and Illinois [Member] \| Wastewater [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Distribution system improvement charges reset level upon new base rates								$ 28,733
North Carolina [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
No refunds of revenue previously billed and collected									$ 0
Illinois [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Base rate increase (decrease)				$ 19,196
Public Utilities, Approved Rate Increase (Decrease), Percentage				18.90%
New Jersey [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Customer surcharge period	3 years
Service line replacement costs	$ 11,535
Base rate increase (decrease)	$ 2,250
Texas [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Infrastructure rehabilitation surcharges designed to increase total operating revenues on an annual basis						$ 8,388
Virginia [Member] \| Regulated Water And Wastewater [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Base rate increase (decrease)		$ 5,490
Base rate increase designed to increase total operating revenues on an annual basis		23.80%
Pennsylvania [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Base rate increase (decrease)			$ 126,675
Public Utilities, Approved Rate Increase (Decrease), Percentage			18.90%
Pennsylvania [Member] \| Regulated Natural Gas [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Change in other operating revenue, annually		$ 3,000
Distribution system improvement charges		21,000
Base rate increase (decrease)		$ 111,000
Base rate increase designed to increase total operating revenues on an annual basis		11.10%
Distribution system improvement charges reset level upon new base rates		$ 93,000
Ohio [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Base rate increase (decrease)					$ 4,850
Ohio [Member] \| Regulated Water [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Distribution system improvement charges reset level upon new base rates								2,127
Kentucky [Member] \| Regulated Natural Gas [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Distribution system improvement charges reset level upon new base rates								$ 1,170
Year 1 [Member] \| North Carolina [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Base rate increase (decrease)							$ 14,001
Year 2 [Member] \| North Carolina [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Base rate increase (decrease)							3,743
Year 3 [Member] \| North Carolina [Member]
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]
Base rate increase (decrease)							$ 4,130

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Capital In Excess Of Par Value [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 133,486	$ 3,793,262	$ 1,534,331	$ (83,693)	$ 5,377,386
Net income			191,434		191,434
Dividends			(1)		(1)
Dividends declared			(75,876)		(75,876)
Issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan	49	4,068			4,117
Issuance of common stock from at-the-market sale agreements	200	19,094			19,294
Repurchase of stock				(3,911)	(3,911)
Equity compensation plan	111	(111)
Exercise of stock options	2	101			103
Stock-based compensation		3,410	(267)		3,143
Other		(20)		273	253
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023	133,848	3,819,804	1,649,621	(87,331)	5,515,942
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	133,486	3,793,262	1,534,331	(83,693)	5,377,386
Net income					362,778
Balance at Sep. 30, 2023	138,235	4,131,834	1,739,271	(86,783)	5,922,557
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	133,486	3,793,262	1,534,331	(83,693)	5,377,386
Balance at Dec. 31, 2023	138,297	4,137,696	1,706,675	(86,485)	5,896,183
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023	133,848	3,819,804	1,649,621	(87,331)	5,515,942
Net income			91,268		91,268
Dividends			(1)		(1)
Issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan	51	3,901			3,952
Repurchase of stock				(42)	(42)
Equity compensation plan	9	(9)
Exercise of stock options	1	105			106
Stock-based compensation		3,515	(206)		3,309
Other		(117)		281	164
Balance at Jun. 30, 2023	133,909	3,827,199	1,740,682	(87,092)	5,614,698
Net income			80,076		80,076
Dividends			(81,230)		(81,230)
Issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan	56	3,936			3,992
Issuance of common stock from at-the-market sale agreements	4,270	299,419			303,689
Repurchase of stock				(2)	(2)
Exercise of stock options		20			20
Stock-based compensation		1,967	(257)		1,710
Other		(707)		311	(396)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2023	138,235	4,131,834	1,739,271	(86,783)	5,922,557
Balance at Dec. 31, 2023	138,297	4,137,696	1,706,675	(86,485)	5,896,183
Net income			265,772		265,772
Dividends			(1)		(1)
Dividends declared			(83,998)		(83,998)
Issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan	59	3,823			3,882
Repurchase of stock				(2,231)	(2,231)
Equity compensation plan	80	(80)
Exercise of stock options	2	173			175
Stock-based compensation		1,049	73		1,122
Other		(51)		274	223
Balance at Mar. 31, 2024	138,438	4,142,610	1,888,521	(88,442)	6,081,127
Balance at Dec. 31, 2023	138,297	4,137,696	1,706,675	(86,485)	5,896,183
Net income					410,559
Balance at Sep. 30, 2024	138,975	4,186,048	1,943,876	(87,965)	6,180,934
Balance at Mar. 31, 2024	138,438	4,142,610	1,888,521	(88,442)	6,081,127
Net income			75,385		75,385
Dividends			(1)		(1)
Issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan	54	3,736			3,790
Repurchase of stock				(1)	(1)
Equity compensation plan	12	(12)
Exercise of stock options	4	244			248
Stock-based compensation		2,751	(189)		2,562
Other		(121)		245	124
Balance at Jun. 30, 2024	138,508	4,149,208	1,963,716	(88,198)	6,163,234
Net income			69,402		69,402
Dividends			(89,081)		(89,081)
Issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan	53	3,878			3,931
Issuance of common stock from at-the-market sale agreements	412	31,671			32,083
Repurchase of stock				(2)	(2)
Exercise of stock options	2	113			115
Stock-based compensation		1,525	(161)		1,364
Other		(347)		235	(112)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2024	$ 138,975	$ 4,186,048	$ 1,943,876	$ (87,965)	$ 6,180,934

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of RSU Transactions) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Number of Share Units	577	23,142	160,694	133	17,054	222,782
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested share units at beginning of period, Number of Share Units			192,217				192,217
Granted, Number of Share Units							104,661
Actual vested/Issued, Number of share Units							(65,625)
Forfeited, Number of Share Units							(19,828)
Nonvested share units at end of period, Number of Share Units	211,425						211,425
Nonvested share units at beginning of period, Weighted Average Fair Value			$ 45.06				$ 45.06
Granted, Weighted Average Fair Value							36.61	$ 45.53
Actual vested/Issued, Weighted Average Fair Value							44.42
Forfeited, Weighted Average Fair Value							41.36
Nonvested share units at end of period, Weighted Average Fair Value	$ 41.40						$ 41.40

Taxes Other Than Income Taxes (Components Of Taxes Other Than Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Taxes Other Than Income [Line Items]
Total taxes other than income	$ 24,102	$ 24,207	$ 71,359	$ 67,433
Property [Member]
Taxes Other Than Income [Line Items]
Total taxes other than income	9,099	7,402	26,510	23,937
Gross Receipts, Excise And Franchise [Member]
Taxes Other Than Income [Line Items]
Total taxes other than income	4,810	5,456	13,409	13,661
Payroll [Member]
Taxes Other Than Income [Line Items]
Total taxes other than income	5,074	4,901	17,594	16,468
Regulatory Assessments [Member]
Taxes Other Than Income [Line Items]
Total taxes other than income	1,989	2,146	5,814	5,544
Pumping Fees [Member]
Taxes Other Than Income [Line Items]
Total taxes other than income	2,148	3,320	5,526	4,967
Other [Member]
Taxes Other Than Income [Line Items]
Total taxes other than income	$ 982	$ 982	$ 2,506	$ 2,856

Net Income Per Common Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Net Income Per Common Share [Abstract]
Average common shares outstanding during the period for basic computation	274,021	266,767	273,656	265,135
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock-based compensation	522	409	471	553
Average common shares outstanding during the period for diluted computation	274,543	267,176	274,127	265,688

Revenue Recognition (Schedule Of Disaggregation Of Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 435,255	$ 411,255	$ 1,481,730	$ 1,574,405
Regulated Water [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	279,241	258,367	757,420	717,819
Revenue	280,023	258,801	759,882	719,422
Regulated Water [Member] \| Residential [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	182,616	173,331	499,859	487,704
Regulated Water [Member] \| Commercial [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	52,577	49,699	140,110	137,427
Regulated Water [Member] \| Fire Protection [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	10,670	10,350	31,793	30,794
Regulated Water [Member] \| Industrial [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	9,747	9,438	26,527	25,584
Regulated Water [Member] \| Other Water [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	23,631	15,549	59,131	36,310
Regulated Water [Member] \| Alternative Revenue Program [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	782	434	2,462	1,603
Wastewater [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	51,722	48,819	148,651	140,153
Revenue	51,777	48,892	148,579	140,435
Wastewater [Member] \| Residential [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	37,450	36,096	109,097	103,632
Wastewater [Member] \| Commercial [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	9,779	9,396	27,569	26,643
Wastewater [Member] \| Industrial [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	1,043	500	2,149	1,587
Wastewater [Member] \| Other Wastewater [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	3,450	2,827	9,836	8,291
Wastewater [Member] \| Alternative Revenue Program [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	55	73	(72)	282
Regulated Natural Gas [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	96,374	94,798	547,757	673,655
Revenue	96,731	94,798	549,250	675,076
Regulated Natural Gas [Member] \| Residential [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	49,398	46,501	326,921	415,207
Regulated Natural Gas [Member] \| Commercial [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	9,838	9,577	66,417	91,031
Regulated Natural Gas [Member] \| Industrial [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	228	353	1,475	2,613
Regulated Natural Gas [Member] \| Gas Transportation [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	27,576	26,636	133,458	129,151
Regulated Natural Gas [Member] \| Other Utility [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	9,334	11,731	19,486	35,653
Regulated Natural Gas [Member] \| Alternative Revenue Program [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	357		1,493	1,421
Other [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	2,677	2,898	8,389	11,706
Revenue	6,724	8,764	24,019	39,472
Other [Member] \| Other Utility [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	2,677	2,898	8,389	11,706
Other [Member] \| Other And Eliminations [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 4,047	$ 5,866	$ 15,630	$ 27,766

Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]

Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs


	Pension Benefits
	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	358	$	400	$	1,072	$	1,201
Interest cost		3,908		4,309		11,724		12,926
Expected return on plan assets		(4,696)		(5,673)		(14,088)		(17,018)
Amortization of prior service cost		82		171		244		513
Amortization of actuarial loss		751		810		2,253		2,428
Net periodic benefit cost	$	403	$	17	$	1,205	$	50

	Other
	Postretirement Benefits
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	363	$	337	$	1,089	$	1,011
Interest cost		1,113		1,119		3,337		3,357
Expected return on plan assets		(1,105)		(1,093)		(3,315)		(3,279)
Amortization of actuarial gain		(267)		(329)		(801)		(988)
Net periodic benefit cost	$	104	$	34	$	310	$	101

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Assets
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 15,891,451	$ 14,977,021
Less: accumulated depreciation	3,075,589	2,879,949
Net property, plant and equipment	12,815,862	12,097,072
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	8,436	4,612
Accounts receivable, net	124,767	144,300
Unbilled revenues	79,095	101,436
Inventory - materials and supplies	51,216	47,494
Inventory - gas stored	54,014	65,173
Prepayments and other current assets	25,746	99,884
Regulatory assets	30,659	29,080
Total current assets	373,933	491,979
Regulatory assets	1,897,883	1,766,892
Deferred charges and other assets, net	98,996	102,388
Funds restricted for construction activity	1,412	1,381
Goodwill	2,340,719	2,340,738
Operating lease right-of-use assets	32,470	37,416
Intangible assets	3,351	3,593
Total assets	17,564,626	16,841,459
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock at $0.50 par value, authorized 600,000,000 shares, issued 277,950,436 and 276,595,228 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	138,975	138,297
Capital in excess of par value	4,186,048	4,137,696
Retained earnings	1,943,876	1,706,675
Treasury stock, at cost, 3,341,458 and 3,299,191 shares as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	(87,965)	(86,485)
Total stockholders' equity	6,180,934	5,896,183
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	7,279,048	6,870,593
Less: debt issuance costs	48,880	44,508
Long-term debt, excluding current portion, net of debt issuance costs	7,230,168	6,826,085
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 14)
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	29,218	67,415
Loans payable	143,017	160,123
Accounts payable	231,443	221,191
Book overdraft	16,795	13,358
Accrued interest	87,519	53,084
Accrued taxes	33,143	40,641
Regulatory liabilities	683	31,270
Dividends payable		83,929
Other accrued liabilities	141,325	126,916
Total current liabilities	683,143	797,927
Deferred credits and other liabilities:
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits	1,788,225	1,628,324
Customers' advances for construction	120,154	128,755
Regulatory liabilities	804,323	820,910
Asset retirement obligations	857	848
Operating lease liabilities	29,153	34,425
Pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities	28,386	38,850
Other	23,859	24,086
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,794,957	2,676,198
Contributions in aid of construction	675,424	645,066
Total liabilities and equity	$ 17,564,626	$ 16,841,459

Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Carrying Amounts And Estimated Fair Values Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 7,308,266	$ 6,938,009
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 6,560,731	$ 5,980,722

Dispositions (Details) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Dispositions (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2023 USD ($) customer	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Prepayments and other current assets				$ 25,746	$ 99,884
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration for sale of business unit						$ 165,000
Prepayments and other current assets					$ 63,182
Gain on sale			$ 91,236
West Virginia [Member] \| Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets		$ 1,213
West Virginia [Member] \| Regulated Natural Gas Utility Assets [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of customers \| customer	13,000
Percent of regulated natural gas customers sold	2.00%
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets	$ 39,965			$ 41,178

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance period specified in grant, in years							3 years
Granted	577	23,142	160,694	133	17,054	222,782
2004 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available for issuance	0						0
Amended and Restated Equity Compensation Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized for issuance	6,250,000						6,250,000
Maximum number of shares may be issued pursuant to stock awards, stock units and other stock-based awards							3,125,000
Maximum number of shares subject to grants to any one individual in any one year							500,000
Shares available for issuance	1,300,450						1,300,450
Performance Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period, in years							3 years
Granted							227,284
Weighted average fair value of stock awards granted							$ 38.10	$ 45.06
Amortization period of fair value of shares, in months							36 months
Performance Share Units [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of target award amount the grantee may earn							0.00%
Performance Share Units [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of target award amount the grantee may earn							200.00%
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted period							3 years
Granted							104,661
Weighted average fair value of stock awards granted							$ 36.61	$ 45.53
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Shares							119,548
Vesting period, start, in years							1 year
Vesting period, in years							10 years
Stock Options [Member] \| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage							33.00%
Stock Options [Member] \| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage							33.00%
Stock Options [Member] \| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage							33.00%
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted
Weighted average fair value of stock awards granted
Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted							22,813
Weighted average fair value of stock awards granted							$ 36.82	$ 41.78

Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Acquisitions

Note 3 – Acquisitions

Water and Wastewater Utility Acquisitions - Completed

In October 2024, the Company acquired wastewater utility assets in Morgan County, Indiana, which serves approximately 100 customers for $500.

In May 2024, the Company acquired the wastewater utility assets of Westfield HOA, which serves approximately 200 customers within Westfield Homeowners Subdivision in Glenview, Illinois for a cash purchase price of $67.

In July 2023, the Company completed the following water utility asset acquisitions: Shenandoah Borough, Pennsylvania, which serves approximately 2,900 customers for $12,291; La Rue, an Ohio municipality, which serves approximately 300 customers for $2,253; and, Southern Oaks Water System, which serves approximately 800 customers in Texas for $3,321. Additionally, in July 2023, the Company completed their acquisition of a portion of the water and wastewater utility assets of the Village of Frankfort, an Illinois municipality, which serves approximately 1,500 customers for $1,424.

In June 2023, the Company acquired the wastewater utility assets of Union Rome, Ohio, which serves approximately 4,300 customers for a cash purchase price of $25,547.

In March 2023, the Company acquired the North Heidelberg Sewer Company in Berks County, Pennsylvania, which serves approximately 300 customer connections for a cash purchase price of $136.

The purchase price allocation for these acquisitions consisted primarily of property, plant and equipment.

The pro forma effect of the utility systems acquired is not material either individually or collectively to the Company’s results of operations.

Water and Wastewater Utility Acquisitions – Pending Completion

In October 2024, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Integra Water Texas, LLC’s wastewater system assets in Bastrop County, Texas, which serves approximately 1,100 customers for $4,400.

In August 2024, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the Village of Midvale’s water system in Ohio, which serves approximately 900 customers for $2,950.

In June 2024, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire private water and wastewater utility assets in Harris County, Texas, which serves approximately 400 equivalent retail customers for $1,125.

In December 2023, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire North Versailles Township Sanitary Authority’s wastewater assets in Pennsylvania which serves approximately 4,400 customers for between $25,000 and $30,000. In August 2024, the purchase agreement was terminated mutually by the Company and the Authority.

In September 2023, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Greenville Municipal Water Authority’s water system in Greenville, Pennsylvania which serves approximately 3,000 customers for $18,000.

In April 2023, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Greenville Sanitation Authority’s wastewater utility assets, which serves approximately 2,300 customers in Greenville, Pennsylvania for $18,000.

In October 2021, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the wastewater utility assets of the City of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania which consists of approximately 7,600 equivalent retail customers for $41,250.

The purchase price for these pending acquisitions are subject to certain adjustments at closing, and are subject to regulatory approval, including the final determination of the fair value of the rate base acquired. We plan to finance the purchase price of these acquisitions by utilizing our revolving credit facility until permanent debt and common equity are secured. These pending acquisitions are expected to close in 2025. Closing for our utility acquisitions are subject to the timing of the respective regulatory approval processes.

East Whiteland Purchase Agreement

On July 29, 2022, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued an order (the “PUC Order”) approving the Company’s acquisition of the municipal wastewater assets of East Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, which serves 4,018 customers (the “East Whiteland Wastewater Assets”). On August 12, 2022, the Company acquired the East Whiteland Wastewater Assets for a cash purchase price of $54,374. Subsequently on August 25, 2022, the Office of Consumer Advocate (“OCA”) filed an appeal of the PUC Order to the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. On July 31, 2023, a decision was issued by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, in which the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court agreed with the OCA and reversed the PUC order which approved the acquisition. On September 26, 2023, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court denied our motion for reargument. On October 26, 2023, the Company, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and East Whiteland Township filed an appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. East Whiteland Township filed to Supplement its Petition for Allowance of Appeal on January 2, 2024. On January 16, 2024, the Company, the OCA and the PUC filed Answers to East Whiteland Township’s Petition. On June 14, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted the Petitions for Allowance of Appeal of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Company, and East Whiteland Township. The Company, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, East Whiteland Township, and several Amicus Curiae filed Initial Briefs on September 26, 2024. The OCA filed a Joint Motion to Modify the Briefing Schedule on October 1, 2024 to allow additional time for the OCA’s brief and reply briefs from the other parties. Management believes the final resolution of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

DELCORA Purchase Agreement

In 2019, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the wastewater utility system assets of the Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority (“DELCORA”), which consists of

approximately 16,000 customers, or the equivalent of 198,000 retail customers, in 42 municipalities in Southeast Pennsylvania for $276,500. There are several legal proceedings involving the Company as a result of the purchase agreement that are on-going. For additional information, refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. The purchase price for this pending acquisition is subject to certain adjustments at closing, and is subject to regulatory approval, including the final determination of the fair value of the rate base acquired. We plan to finance the purchase price of this acquisition with a mix of equity and debt financing, utilizing our revolving credit facility until permanent debt is secured. Closing of our acquisition of DELCORA is subject to regulatory approval and on-going litigation.

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	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Number of Share Units	577	23,142	160,694	133	17,054	222,782
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested share units at beginning of period, Number of Share Units			1,412				1,412
Granted, Number of Share Units
Actual vested/Issued, Number of share Units
Nonvested share units at end of period, Number of Share Units	1,412						1,412
Nonvested share units at beginning of period, Weighted Average Fair Value			$ 35.42				$ 35.42
Granted, Weighted Average Fair Value
Actual vested/Issued, Weighted Average Fair Value
Nonvested share units at end of period, Weighted Average Fair Value	$ 35.42						$ 35.42

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Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2024 segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Segments	11
Reportable Segments	2
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Segments	2
Water And Wastewater Utility Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Segments	8
Reportable Segments	1
Regulated Natural Gas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Segments	1

Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Disclosure Rules

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Disclosure Rules [Abstract]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Disclosure Rules

Note 16 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Disclosure Rules

Pronouncements to be adopted upon the effective date:

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures”. The ASU enhances the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures and is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has determined the additional disclosures required to be reflected in its financial statements and plans to adopt the standard in its 2025 annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly filings on Form 10-Q.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07 Segment Reporting – Improving Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280). The update is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant expenses. The ASU requires disclosures to include significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM), a description of other segment items by reportable segment, and any additional measures of a segment’s profit or loss used by the CODM when deciding how to allocate resources. The ASU also requires all annual disclosures currently required by Topic 280 to be included in interim periods. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted and requires retrospective application to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is evaluating the impact of adopting the updated provisions and plans to adopt the standard in its 2024 annual report on Form 10-K.

In March 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued its final climate disclosure rule, which requires the disclosure of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions and other climate-related topics in annual reports and registration statements, when material. A number of petitions have been filed in federal courts seeking to challenge the SEC’s climate disclosure rule. As a result, in April 2024, the SEC placed a pause on its implementation of the new rule. We are evaluating the impact of the new rule and, depending on the outcome of the proceedings, will include the required disclosures once it becomes effective.

Goodwill (Schedule Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Goodwill (Schedule Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance	$ 2,340,738
Reclassification to utility plant acquisition adjustment	(19)
Balance	2,340,719
Regulated Water [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance	58,450
Reclassification to utility plant acquisition adjustment	(19)
Balance	58,431
Regulated Natural Gas [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance	2,277,447
Balance	2,277,447
Other [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance	4,841
Balance	$ 4,841

- Definition

Amount, after accumulated impairment loss, of asset representing future economic benefit arising from other asset acquired in business combination or from joint venture formation or both, that is not individually identified and separately recognized.

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	Aug. 15, 2024	Aug. 13, 2024	Jan. 08, 2024	Jan. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Jun. 12, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
At Market Sales Agreements 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Common stock shares future issuance and sale at aggregate offering price		$ 1,000,000
Sale of stock, shares					823,595
Common stock issued					$ 32,000
Stock remaining available for sale, amount					$ 968,000
At Market Sales Agreements 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Sale of stock, shares					0	10,260,833
Common stock issued						$ 386,023
First Mortgage Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face Amount								$ 225,000
First Mortgage Bonds Due In 2053 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate								5.48%
Face Amount								$ 175,000
First Mortgage Bonds Due In 2061 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate								5.56%
Face Amount								$ 50,000
Notes At 5.375%, Due 2034 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate			5.375%		5.375%
Maturity date					2034
Debt issuance expense			$ 4,610
Maturity Year			2034
Unsecured notes payable			$ 500,000		$ 500,000
Notes At 4.80%, Due 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	4.80%
Debt issuance expense	$ 3,015
Maturity Year	2027
Unsecured notes payable	$ 500,000
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate				5.60%
Face Amount				$ 75,000
Debt term					364 days
Maturity Year				2043
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc [Member] \| 364-Day Revolving Credit Agreements [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face Amount							$ 100,000
Peoples Natural Gas Companies [Member] \| 364-Day Revolving Credit Agreements [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face Amount							$ 300,000

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Equity (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Common stock, dividends, per share, cash paid	$ 0.3255	$ 0.3071	$ 0.3071	$ 0.3071	$ 0.287	$ 0.287
Dividend declared per common share			$ 0.3071			$ 0.287
Issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan, shares	106,063	108,544	117,210	113,043	102,676	97,315
Issuance of common stock from at-the-market sale agreements, shares	823,595			8,539,711		399,128
Repurchase of stock, shares	73	30	62,872	48	971	88,051
Equity compensation plan, shares	577	23,142	160,694	133	17,054	222,782
Exercise of stock options, shares	3,295	7,117	4,971	610	3,026	2,917

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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and have not been retired and are not held in treasury. Some state laws may govern the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock.

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate	18.60%	(4.90%)	1.70%	(10.90%)
Corporate federal income tax rate			21.00%	21.00%
Minimum [Member] \| State [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at State Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent			2.50%	2.50%
Maximum [Member] \| State [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at State Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent			9.50%	9.50%

Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note 15 – Income Taxes

September 30,

December 31,

Carrying amount

Estimated fair value

The statutory Federal tax rate is 21.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. For states with a corporate net income tax, the state corporate net income tax rates range from 2.5% to 9.50% for all periods presented.

In April 2023, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Procedure 2023-15 which provides a safe harbor method of accounting that taxpayers may use to determine whether expenses to repair, maintain, replace, or improve natural gas transmission and distribution property must be capitalized for tax purposes. The Company adopted the methodology on its 2023 tax return. In the second quarter of 2023, based on the tax legislative guidance that was issued, the Company reevaluated the uncertain tax positions related to the Regulated Water Segment and ultimately released a portion of its historical income tax reserves. Concurrently, the Company deferred this tax benefit from the reserve release as a

regulatory liability, as the accounting treatment is expected to be determined in the next rate case that was filed in May 2024.

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The entire disclosure for income tax.

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Stock-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

Note 9 – Stock-based Compensation

Under the Company’s Amended and Restated Equity Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) approved by the Company’s shareholders on May 2, 2019, to replace the 2004 Equity Compensation Plan, stock options, stock units, stock awards, stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalents, and other stock-based awards may be granted to employees, non-employee directors, and consultants and advisors. The Plan authorizes 6,250,000 shares for issuance under the Plan. A maximum of 3,125,000 shares under the Plan may be issued pursuant to stock awards, stock units and other stock-based awards, subject to adjustment as provided in the Plan. During any calendar year, no individual may be granted (i) stock options and stock appreciation rights under the Plan for more than 500,000 shares of Company stock in the aggregate or (ii) stock awards, stock units or other stock-based awards under the Plan for more than 500,000 shares of Company stock in the aggregate, subject to adjustment as provided in the Plan. Awards to employees and consultants under the Plan are made by a committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, except that with respect to awards to the Chief Executive Officer, the committee recommends those awards for approval by the non-employee directors of the Board of Directors. In the case of awards to non-employee directors, the Board of Directors makes such awards. At September 30, 2024, 1,300,450 shares were still available for issuance under the Plan. No further grants may be made under the Company’s 2004 Equity Compensation Plan.

Performance Share Units – A performance share unit (“PSU”) represents the right to receive a share of the Company’s common stock if specified performance goals are met over the three year performance period specified in the grant, subject to exceptions through the respective vesting period, which is generally three years. Each grantee is granted a target award of PSUs and may earn between 0% and 200% of the target amount depending on the Company’s performance against the performance goals. The following table provides compensation expense for PSUs:



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	$	986	$	1,039	$	2,174	$	5,444
Income tax benefit		248		260		545		1,364

The following table summarizes the PSU transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:



	Number	Weighted
	of	Average
	Share Units	Fair Value
Nonvested share units at beginning of period	531,437	$	40.03
Granted	227,284		38.10
Performance criteria adjustment	(155,959)		31.50
Share units issued	(96,425)		43.40
Forfeited	(46,419)		41.23
Nonvested share units at end of period	459,918		41.14

A portion of the fair value of PSUs was estimated at the grant date based on the probability of satisfying the market-based conditions using the Monte Carlo valuation method, which assesses probabilities of various outcomes of market conditions. The other portion of the fair value of the PSUs is based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock at the grant date, regardless of whether the market-based condition is satisfied. The per unit weighted-average fair value at the date of grant for PSUs granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $38.10 and $45.06, respectively. The fair value of each PSU grant is amortized monthly into compensation expense on a straight-line basis over their respective vesting periods, generally 36 months. The accrual of compensation costs is based on the Company’s estimate of the final expected value of the award and is adjusted as required for the portion based on the performance-based condition. The Company assumes that forfeitures will be minimal, and recognizes forfeitures as they occur, which results in a reduction in compensation expense. As the payout of the PSUs includes dividend equivalents, no separate dividend yield assumption is required in calculating the fair value of the PSUs. The recording of compensation expense for PSUs has no impact on net cash flows.

Restricted Stock Units – A restricted stock unit (“RSU”) represents the right to receive a share of the Company’s common stock. RSUs are eligible to be earned at the end of a specified restricted period, which is generally three years, beginning on the date of grant. The Company assumes that forfeitures will be minimal and recognizes forfeitures as they occur, which results in a reduction in compensation expense. As the payout of the RSUs includes dividend equivalents, no separate dividend yield assumption is required in calculating the fair value of the RSUs. The following table provides the compensation expense and income tax benefit for RSUs:



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	$	508	$	746	$	2,078	$	2,186
Income tax benefit		128		187		521		548

The following table summarizes the RSU transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:



	Number	Weighted
	of	Average
	Stock Units	Fair Value
Nonvested stock units at beginning of period	192,217	$	45.06
Granted	104,661		36.61
Stock units vested and issued	(65,625)		44.42
Forfeited	(19,828)		41.36
Nonvested stock units at end of period	211,425		41.40

The per unit weighted-average fair value at the date of grant for RSUs granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $36.61 and $45.53, respectively.

Stock Options – A stock option represents the option to purchase a number of shares of common stock of the Company as specified in the stock option grant agreement at the exercise price per share as determined by the closing market price of our common stock on the grant date. Stock options are exercisable in installments of 33% annually, starting one year from the grant date and expire 10 years from the grant date, subject to satisfaction of designated performance goals. The fair value of each stock option is amortized into compensation expense using the graded-vesting method, which results in the recognition of compensation costs over the requisite service period for each separately vesting tranche of the stock options as though the stock options were, in substance, multiple stock option grants. The following table provides the compensation cost and income tax benefit for stock-based compensation related to stock options:



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,					September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	$	32	$	181	$	233	$	480
Income tax benefit		8		45		58		120

The fair value of options was estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The following assumptions were used in the application of this valuation model:


	2024		2023
Expected term (years)		5.5		5.5
Risk-free interest rate		4.00%		4.03%
Expected volatility		28.30%		27.80%
Dividend yield		3.43%		2.53%
Grant date fair value per option	$	8.12	$	11.37

Historical information was the principal basis for the selection of the expected term and dividend yield. The expected volatility is based on a weighted-average combination of historical and implied volatilities over a time period that approximates the expected term of the option. The risk-free interest rate was selected based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the expected term of the option.

The following table summarizes stock option transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:



		Weighted		Weighted
		Average		Average	Aggregate
		Exercise		Remaining	Intrinsic
	Shares	Price		Life (years)	Value
Outstanding at beginning of period	882,442	$	37.03
Granted	119,548		35.78
Forfeited	(17,917)		39.27
Expired	(7,103)		44.57
Exercised	(15,383)		34.94
Outstanding at end of period	961,587	$	36.81	5.2	$	2,598

Exercisable at end of period	786,865	$	36.24	4.5	$	2,296

Restricted Stock – Restricted stock awards provide the grantee with the rights of a shareholder, including the right to receive dividends and to vote such shares, but not the right to sell or otherwise transfer the shares during the restriction period. Restricted stock awards result in compensation expense that is equal to the fair market value of the stock on the date of the grant and is amortized ratably over the restriction period. The Company expects forfeitures of restricted stock to be de minimis. The following table provides the compensation cost and income tax benefit for stock-based compensation related to restricted stock:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	$	13	$	12	$	37	$	37
Income tax benefit		3		3		10		10

The following table summarizes restricted stock transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:


	Number	Weighted
	of	Average
	Shares	Fair Value
Nonvested restricted stock at beginning of period	1,412	$	35.42
Granted	-		-
Vested	-		-
Nonvested restricted stock at end of period	1,412	$	35.42

There were no restricted stock awards granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

Stock Awards – Stock awards represent the issuance of the Company’s common stock, without restriction. The issuance of stock awards results in compensation expense that is equal to the fair market value of the stock on the grant date and is expensed immediately upon grant.

The following table provides the compensation cost and income tax benefit for stock-based compensation related to stock awards:



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stock-based compensation within operations and maintenance expenses	$	-	$	-	$	840	$	780
Income tax benefit		-		-		233		219

The following table summarizes stock award transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:



	Number	Weighted
	of	Average
	Stock Awards	Fair Value
Nonvested stock awards at beginning of period	-	$	-
Granted	22,813		36.82
Vested	(22,813)		36.82
Nonvested stock awards at end of period	-		-

The weighted-average fair value at the date of grant for stock awards granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $36.82 and $41.78, respectively.

Goodwill (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Goodwill [Abstract]

Schedule Of Goodwill



	Regulated Water		Regulated Natural Gas		Other		Consolidated
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	58,450	$	2,277,447	$	4,841	$	2,340,738
Reclassification to utility plant acquisition adjustment		(19)		-		-		(19)
Balance at September 30, 2024	$	58,431	$	2,277,447	$	4,841	$	2,340,719

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total which includes a rollforward schedule.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Capitalization - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.50 par value	$ 138,975	$ 138,297
Capital in excess of par value	4,186,048	4,137,696
Retained earnings	1,943,876	1,706,675
Treasury stock, at cost	(87,965)	(86,485)
Total stockholders' equity	6,180,934	5,896,183
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Long-term debt of subsidiaries	3,104,266	3,163,008
Total long-term debt	7,308,266	6,938,008
Current portion of long-term debt	29,218	67,415
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	7,279,048	6,870,593
Less: debt issuance costs	48,880	44,508
Long-term debt, excluding current portion, net of debt issuance costs	7,230,168	6,826,085
Total capitalization	13,411,102	12,722,268
Notes Ranging From 0.00% To 0.99% [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Long-term debt of subsidiaries	2,637	2,935
Notes Ranging From 1.00% To 1.99% [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Long-term debt of subsidiaries	10,491	7,538
Notes Ranging From 2.00% To 2.99% [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Long-term debt of subsidiaries	206,662	207,917
Notes Ranging From 3.00% To 3.99% [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Long-term debt of subsidiaries	1,258,624	1,313,932
Notes Ranging From 4.00% To 4.99% [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Long-term debt of subsidiaries	1,241,248	1,245,727
Notes Ranging From 5.00% To 5.99% [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Long-term debt of subsidiaries	313,193	312,745
Notes Ranging From 6.00% To 6.99% [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Long-term debt of subsidiaries	31,000	31,000
Notes Ranging From 7.00% To 7.99% [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Long-term debt of subsidiaries	27,947	28,125
Notes Ranging From 8.00% To 8.99% [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Long-term debt of subsidiaries	664	1,289
Notes Ranging From 9.00% To 9.99% [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Long-term debt of subsidiaries	11,800	11,800
Revolving Credit Agreement, Due 2027 [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Notes payable to bank under revolving credit agreement, variable rate, due 2027	159,000	720,000
Notes At 2.40% Due 2031 [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Unsecured notes payable	400,000	400,000
Notes At 2.704% Due 2030 [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Unsecured notes payable	500,000	500,000
Notes Ranging From 3.01% To 3.59% Due 2029 Through 2050 [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Unsecured notes payable	1,125,000	1,125,000
Notes At 4.276%, Due 2049 [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Unsecured notes payable	500,000	500,000
Notes At 4.80%, Due 2027 [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Unsecured notes payable	500,000
Notes At 5.30%, Due 2052 [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Unsecured notes payable	500,000	500,000
Notes At 5.375%, Due 2034 [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Unsecured notes payable	500,000
Notes At 5.95%, Due 2024 through 2034 [Member]
Long-term debt of subsidiaries (substantially collateralized by utility plant):
Unsecured notes payable	$ 20,000	$ 30,000

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flow (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flow [Abstract]
Debt component of allowance for funds used during construction	$ 5,381	$ 4,502

Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

Note 7 – Financial Instruments

Financial instruments are recorded at carrying value in the financial statements and approximate fair value as of the dates presented. The fair value of these instruments is disclosed below in accordance with current accounting guidance related to financial instruments. There have been no changes in the valuation techniques used to measure fair value, or asset or liability transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

The fair value of loans payable is determined based on its carrying amount and utilizing Level 1 methods and assumptions. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying amount of the Company’s loans payable was $143,017 and $160,123, respectively, which equates to their estimated fair value. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is determined based on Level 1 methods and assumptions. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying amounts of the Company's cash and cash equivalents was $8,436 and $4,612, respectively, which equates to their fair value. The Company’s assets underlying the deferred compensation and non-qualified pension plans are determined by the fair value of mutual funds, which are based on quoted market prices from active markets utilizing Level 1 methods and assumptions. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying amount of these securities was $30,320 and $26,442, respectively, which equates to their fair value, and is reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheet in deferred charges and other assets.

Unrealized gain and loss on equity securities held in conjunction with our non-qualified pension plan is as follows:



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net gain recognized during the period on equity securities	$	365	$	155	$	984	$	497
Less: net gain recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period		-		-		-		-
Unrealized gain recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date	$	365	$	155	$	984	$	497

The net gain recognized on equity securities is presented on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income on the line item “Other, net”.

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s long-term debt is as follows:

The fair value of long-term debt has been determined by discounting the future cash flows using current market interest rates for similar financial instruments of the same duration utilizing Level 2 methods and assumptions.

The Company’s customers’ advances for construction have a carrying value of $120,154 as of September 30, 2024, and $128,755 as of December 31, 2023. Their relative fair values cannot be accurately estimated because future refund payments depend on several variables, including new customer connections, customer consumption levels, and future rates. Portions of these non-interest-bearing instruments are payable annually through 2033, and amounts not paid by the respective contract expiration dates become non-refundable. The fair value of these amounts would, however, be less than their carrying value due to the non-interest-bearing feature.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Basis Of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

There have been no changes to the summary of significant accounting policies previously identified in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.