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Aqua Texas has initiated a $4 million water main replacement project in Hays County, benefiting the Woodcreek North community, to improve water infrastructure and conserve water. The project aims to replace 5,000 feet of aging water mains initially, with a total of over 25,000 feet planned to be replaced. Residents may experience traffic disruptions, but the investment will enhance water service reliability and quality.

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Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) reported a strong first quarter of 2024 with earnings per share of $0.97 compared to $0.72 in Q1 2023. The company closed the sale of non-core energy projects, resulting in a net income of $265.8 million. Despite lower revenues, driven by warm weather impacting residential gas volumes, Essential remains focused on delivering solid results for the year.

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Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) welcomes Christopher Bruner and Tamara Linde to its board of directors. Bruner, an Assurance Partner at Ernst & Young, brings 36 years of experience and will chair the audit committee. Linde, the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Public Service Enterprise Group, has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry. Both have impressive backgrounds and will contribute significantly to Essential Utilities' governance.

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Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) donated $5.5 million in 2023 to strengthen communities across its service territory, increasing charitable contributions by over $1 million compared to the previous year. The company's philanthropic efforts, led by its Essential Foundation, focus on health, human services, economic development, environmental protection, diversity, education, and emergency services. Initiatives like Essential Earth Day and Fall for Food Banks have had a significant impact on supporting environmental causes and fighting hunger. Since 2020, Essential Utilities has donated over $18.6 million to organizations aligning with its mission and values.
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Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) appoints Natalie Chesko as the new President of Aqua New Jersey. Chesko, with extensive industry experience, will oversee water and wastewater operations in New Jersey, bringing valuable expertise to the company and its customers.
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Aqua Virginia, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., has been awarded the 2023 Silver Water Treatment Plant Performance Award for Excellence in Filtration and Backwash by the Virginia Department of Health for the 19th consecutive year. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to providing safe and reliable drinking water. The award acknowledges Aqua Virginia's exceptional operational performance and adherence to stringent water quality standards, showcasing their dedication to delivering reliable access to safe water for every community they serve.
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Aqua New Jersey celebrates the completion of its newest PFAS treatment facility at the Green Avenue Well Station in Lawrence Township. The investment aims to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to enhance drinking water quality. The facility, fully operational on May 1, will provide ion exchange treatment to approximately 8,000 people in Lawrence Township, ensuring compliance with the new EPA regulations. Aqua's proactive approach to PFAS remediation and commitment to water security are highlighted, showcasing the company's leadership in addressing water contamination issues.
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Aqua, a company with over seven years of experience in testing and addressing 'forever chemicals,' provides details on progress in removing PFAS from drinking water. Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO, Christopher Franklin, commends Aqua's efforts and shares plans to meet the new EPA regulations on PFAS compounds in drinking water.
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Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announces over $800,000 in total contributions for the United Way during its 2023-2024 giving campaign. The company's Essential Foundation provided a matching gift on top of individual pledges from employees in its Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas segments. More than 2,000 employees supported 479 community organizations across nine states, with a focus on various causes. Aqua and Peoples have donated over $3.1 million in the past four years. The corporate match will benefit organizations in partnership with the United Way.
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Peoples Natural Gas, an Essential Utilities, Inc., company, emphasizes the importance of calling 811 before digging during National Safe Digging Month. Thousands of landscaping and home improvement projects starting in spring highlight the need for contractors and customers to utilize the Pennsylvania 811 One Call system to prevent accidents and comply with the law. The press release stresses the significance of calling 811 for all digging activities, including minor projects like planting trees or installing mailboxes. The initiative aims to enhance community safety by preventing damage to underground utility infrastructure.
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Essential Utilities, Inc.

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essential utilities, inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water or wastewater services in the united states. it offers water services through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities and other parties. the company also provides non-utility raw water supply services for firms in the natural gas drilling industry; and water and sewer line protection solutions, and repair services to households through a third-party. it serves approximately 3 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in pennsylvania, ohio, texas, illinois, north carolina, new jersey, indiana, and virginia. the company was formerly known as aqua america, inc. and changed its name to essential utilities, inc. in february 2020. essential utilities, inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in bryn mawr, pennsylvania.