Company Description
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States.
The company operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; gas marketing and production activities; 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 | 3,303 |
| 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 | 78128 |
| 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 |
| Bradley J. Palmer | Vice President 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 Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, and Investor Relations |
| David Kralle | Vice President of Public Affairs |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | 425 | Filing |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 425 | Filing |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 425 | Filing |
| Mar 26, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 425 | Filing |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ARS | Filing |
| Mar 17, 2026 | DEFA14A | Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material |
| Mar 17, 2026 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |