Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. is a publicly traded holding company based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1968, it operates regulated utilities that provide essential water, wastewater, and natural gas services to approximately 5 million people across about 10 states, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and North Carolina. The company focuses on the distribution and management of water and wastewater services, as well as natural gas delivery. It operates through subsidiaries, with Aqua and Peoples being notable brands. Aqua Pennsylvania, its largest water subsidiary, serves the greater Philadelphia area and contributes significantly to the company's revenue. Essential Utilities serves a diverse range of customers, including residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector clients. The company reported revenues of around $2.1 billion and employs over 3,200 people. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WTRG.