Essential Utilities Inc.

Essential Utilities Inc. is a leading regulated utility company providing essential water, wastewater, and natural gas services across a significant portion of the United States. Operating under well-recognized brands such as Aqua and Peoples, the company serves approximately 5.5 million customers spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection needs. Its business model is anchored in regulated utility operations, ensuring stable and predictable revenue streams through long-term service agreements and state-regulated rate structures. The company's water and wastewater segment offers comprehensive services, often through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities, alongside innovative service line protection and repair solutions for homeowners. Complementing its water operations, the regulated natural gas segment focuses on efficient distribution to meet the energy demands of its customer base. Essential Utilities strategically operates in a diverse geographic footprint, encompassing states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, and North Carolina, among others, which diversifies its regulatory environments and growth opportunities. The company's long history, dating back to 1886, and its commitment to infrastructure investment and operational excellence position it as a reliable provider of critical utility services.