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Essential Utilities Donated $5.5 Million in 2023 to Strengthen Communities Across Service Territory
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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 Names Natalie Chesko as New President of Aqua New Jersey
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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 Earns State Excellence Award for 19th Consecutive Year
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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 Completion of Newest PFAS Treatment Facility at its Green Avenue Well Station in Lawrence Township
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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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Essential Utilities Releases Comment on EPA Promulgation of PFAS Maximum Contaminant Level
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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 and Employees Team Up for $800,000 Donation to United Way
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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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Essential Utilities Urges You to Spring Into Safety This Season
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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 to Report Earnings for Q1 2024
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Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) will report Q1 2024 earnings on May 2, 2024, with a conference call on May 3, 2024. The call will be webcast live and archived for 90 days. An audio replay will be available for 10 business days.
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Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Full-Year 2023 and Announces Guidance
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Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) reported net income of $498.2 million or $1.86 per share for 2023, compared to $465.2 million or $1.77 per share in 2022. The company acquired seven systems, adding over $44 million in rate base and 11,000 customers. Essential initiated 2024 annual earnings per share guidance of $1.96 to $2.00 and capital investment guidance of $7.2 billion from 2024 through 2028.
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Essential Declares June 2024 Dividend
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Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3071 per share, a 7% increase over the previous year, showcasing financial stability and shareholder value. The company has a strong history of consistent dividend payments and increases, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns.
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Essential Utilities Inc

NYSE:WTRG

WTRG Rankings

#800 Ranked by Market Cap
#3590 Ranked by Stock Gains
#1030 Ranked by Dividends

WTRG Stock Data

9.40B
272.49M
0.19%
79.81%
2.41%
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About WTRG

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.