Essential Utilities Inc is a prominent water and wastewater utility company that focuses on providing essential services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers
The company operates through its subsidiaries, delivering safe and reliable drinking water while also ensuring effective wastewater management. Essential Utilities is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, engaging in infrastructure improvements and innovative solutions to enhance water quality and efficiency. By prioritizing customer service and community engagement, the company plays a vital role in maintaining public health and supporting local economies.
Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, encourages customers in need of financial assistance to apply for its Customer Assistance Program (CAP). Administered through the Dollar Energy Fund (DEF), this year-round program offers monthly discounts on water and wastewater bills to eligible customers.
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Essential’s net income was $184.8 million or $0.67 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $0.50 per share for the same period in 2023, an increase of 34%. Essential’s net income was $595.3 million or $2.17 per share for the full year of 2024, compared to $1.86 for the prior year, an increase of 17%. The full year net income and earnings per share include the benefit of a gain on sale related to the previously announced and closed sale of the Pittsburgh area energy projects.
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3255 per share, payable June 2, 2025, to all shareholders of record on May 13, 2025.
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announced today its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has finalized its $18 million purchase of the Greenville Sanitary Authority’s wastewater system in Mercer County, PA. The system serves Greenville Borough, Hempfield and West Salem Townships. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the sale on December 12, 2024.
For the fourth consecutive year, Essential Utilities, one of the largest water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., has earned a place among America’s Most Responsible Companies, as recognized by Newsweek. This distinction underscores Essential’s dedication to integrating meaningful environmental and social business practices.
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announced the successful conclusion of its fourth annual Fall for Food Banks initiative. This company-wide effort mobilized employees across its nine-state footprint to combat hunger and support local communities.
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, a landmark legislation safeguarding public health. To commemorate this milestone, Essential—through its water utility, Aqua—is reinforcing its efforts to protect water quality.
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announced more than $770,000 in total contributions during the company’s 2024-2025 United Way campaign. The total donation was achieved through individual pledges made by employees from its water and gas segments, Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas, as well as a matching gift from the company’s Essential Foundation, presented to the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, as the host of the campaign. Aqua and Peoples have partnered with the United Way for more than two decades, raising more than $3.9 million since the companies united under Essential Utilities in 2020.
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3255 per share, payable March 3, 2025, to all shareholders of record on February 10, 2025.
Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, reminds customers in need of financial assistance to apply for monthly discounts on their water and wastewater bills through its Customer Assistance Program (CAP). CAP is a year-round program administered through the Dollar Energy Fund (DEF).
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Essential’s net income was $69.4 million or $0.25 per share for the third quarter of 2024. Essential also announces multi-year guidance, including earnings expectations, and infrastructure investment plans, and reaffirms the company’s long-term emissions reduction and PFAS commitment.
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3255 per share, payable December 2, 2024, to all shareholders of record on November 12, 2024.
