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Essential Utilities, Inc.

WTRGUtilitiesBryn Mawr, United States

Essential Utilities, Inc. is a diversified utility enterprise that, through its various operating units, delivers vital water, wastewater, and natural gas services within the United States. Its operations extend beyond direct utility provision, encompassing contractual management and maintenance of water systems for municipal authorities and other organizations. The company also offers specialized non-utility services, such as providing untreated water resources for the natural gas drilling sector and, via a third-party partner, supplying protective and repair solutions for household water and sewer lines. Catering to an extensive client base of approximately 7.5 million residential, commercial, industrial, fire protection, and general utility customers, Essential Utilities operates under the well-known Aqua and Peoples brands across a significant geographic footprint. This footprint includes Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Founded in 1886, the corporation is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and adopted its current name, Essential Utilities, Inc., in February 2020, previously being known as Aqua America, Inc.

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Essential Utilities, Inc. at a glance

Essential Utilities, Inc. is an utilities company headquartered in Bryn Mawr, United States. It is publicly listed (WTRG) with a market capitalisation of $11.5B. Xcout tracks 19 named people at Essential Utilities, Inc., including Christopher H. Franklin (Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer).

Industry
Utilities
Headquarters
Bryn Mawr, United States
Market cap
$11.5B
Employees
3,291
Ticker
WTRG

Essential Utilities, Inc. leadership

  • Christopher H. FranklinChairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Colleen ArnoldPresident of Aqua Water
  • Michael HuwarPresident of Peoples Natural Gas
  • Daniel J. SchullerExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
  • Christina KellySenior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Bradley PalmerVice President & Chief Accounting Officer

13 more named people on record for Essential Utilities, Inc., with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Recent Essential Utilities, Inc. news

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Artesian Resources CorporationARTNA · UtilitiesNewark, United States
70% matchPublic

Established in 1905 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Artesian Resources Corporation, through its various subsidiaries, delivers water, wastewater, and a range of associated utility services across Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The company supplies water for residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, municipal, and utility consumption, along with supporting public and private fire protection, throughout these three states. In Delaware, it provides comprehensive wastewater collection, treatment facilities, and related services. Beyond its primary utility operations, Artesian offers contract water and wastewater services, protective plans for water, sewer, and internal service lines, and comprehensive wastewater management. Its capabilities also encompass design, construction, and engineering services within the utility sector. Furthermore, it extends support to other water utilities by managing their operations and billing. The corporation holds various real estate assets, such as land for its offices and for water and wastewater treatment facilities, and its portfolio also includes the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of stormwater management systems. By December 31, 2021, Artesian's extensive network, comprising 1,368 miles of transmission and distribution mains, served approximately 91,700 customers in Delaware, 2,500 in Maryland, and 40 in Pennsylvania.

Market cap$360.8M
Employees245
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