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Press Releases

Browse the press releases below for the latest announcements from Essential Utilities, parent company to the Aqua water and Peoples natural gas utilities.

07 Aug 2023
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q2 2023
Earnings per share of $0.34 Company increases quarterly dividend rate by 7% Acquires seven water and wastewater systems Reaffirms annual guidance BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2023-- Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023
01 Aug 2023
Essential Declares 7% Dividend Increase
BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2023-- The board of directors of   Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3071 per share, payable September 1, 2023 , to all shareholders of record on August 11, 2023 .
10 Jul 2023
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Ohio Subsidiary Acquires Union Rome Sewer System
BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 10, 2023-- Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced its Aqua Ohio subsidiary completed the purchase of the Union Rome Sewer (URS) system for $25.5 million . The system includes a wastewater collection network and treatment plant serving 5,300
08 Jun 2023
Essential Utilities Appoints Ron King as New Vice President, Gas Operations
20-year industry veteran prioritizes safety, compliance and customer experience in new role BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 8, 2023-- Essential Utilities today announced Ron King as Vice President of its Peoples gas operations, expanding the company’s commitment to provide clean, safe,
08 May 2023
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q1 2023
Earnings per share of $0.72 ; Company reaffirms annual guidance BRYN MAWR, Pa. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2023-- Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 . “We remain on track to meet our full year earnings per share guidance despite the
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