Company Description
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States.
It operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. The company offers water services through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities and other parties.
It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; and natural gas distribution services.
The company serves approximately 5.5 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, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands.
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.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Industry | Utilities - Regulated Water |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Employees | 3,291 |
| CEO | Christopher Franklin |
Contact Details
Address: 762 W. Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010-3489 United States | |
| Phone | (610) 527-8000 |
| Website | essential.co |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | WTRG |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000078128 |
| CUSIP Number | 29670G102 |
| ISIN Number | US29670G1022 |
| Employer ID | 23-1702594 |
| SIC Code | 4941 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Christopher H. Franklin | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Daniel J. Schuller Ph.D. | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Christopher Paul Luning J.D. | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Compliance Officer |
| Colleen M. Arnold | President of Aqua Water |
| Michael A. Huwar | President of Peoples Natural Gas |
| Robert A. Rubin | Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
| Sumit Nair | Vice President and Chief Information Officer |
| Whitney S. Kellett | Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer |
| Brian Dingerdissen | Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer |
| Dave Kralle | Vice President of Public Affairs |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 | ARS | Filing |
| Mar 25, 2025 | DEFA14A | Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material |
| Mar 25, 2025 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 144 | Filing |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 8-K | Current Report |