Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities is a utility holding company that provides essential services such as water, wastewater, and natural gas to approximately 5 million people across 10 states in the United States. The company was formerly known as Aqua America Inc. but changed its name to Essential Utilities in 2019 to reflect its growing diversification into other essential services.
The company's origins can be traced back to 1886 with the founding of the Springfield Water Company in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Since then, the company has grown through acquisitions and expansions to become one of the largest publicly traded water utilities in the country.
Essential Utilities has a strong commitment to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in reducing water loss and promoting responsible water usage. The company also actively invests in infrastructure upgrades to ensure the delivery of safe and reliable services to its customers.
Essential Utilities is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WTRG and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Its subsidiaries include Aqua Pennsylvania, Aqua Ohio, and Aqua North Carolina among others. The company is committed to providing essential services to its customers and has a strong track record of delivering shareholder value.

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