Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG), Inc. is a regulated utility company that provides water, wastewater and natural gas services to residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers. Through its Aqua and Peoples operations, the company owns and operates water and wastewater systems, natural gas distribution networks and related infrastructure. Its services include the treatment and delivery of drinking water, collection and treatment of wastewater, and the distribution of natural gas.
The company serves customers across several U.S. states, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia and West Virginia. Its operations include regulated utility networks as well as infrastructure services such as water and wastewater system management for municipalities and other customers.
Essential Utilities traces its water-utility roots to the late 19th century and was formerly known as Aqua America. In 2020, the company adopted the Essential Utilities name following its acquisition of Peoples, a natural gas utility with operations in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Christopher Franklin serves as the company’s chairman, president and chief executive officer.
