Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG)
Company Description
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States.
It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties.
The company also provides non-utility raw water supply services for firms in the natural gas drilling industry; and water and sewer line protection solutions, and repair services to households through a third-party.
It serves approximately 7.5 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, West 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 |
IPO Date | Mar 17, 1980 |
Industry | Regulated Water |
Sector | Utilities |
Employees | 3,291 |
CEO | Christopher H. Franklin |
Contact Details
Address: 762 West Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania United States | |
Website | https://www.essential.co |
Stock Details
Ticker Symbol | WTRG |
Exchange | NYSE |
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 & Chief Executive Officer |
Daniel J. Schuller Ph.D. | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Sumit Nair | Vice President & Chief Information Officer |
Brian Dingerdissen | Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer |
Christopher Paul Luning J.D. | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Compliance Officer |
Colleen M. Arnold | President of Aqua Water |
Dave Kralle | Vice President of Public Affairs |
Michael A. Huwar | President of Peoples Natural Gas |
Robert A. Rubin | Senior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer |
Whitney S. Kellett | Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer |
Latest SEC Filings
Date | Type | Title |
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Mar 25, 2025 | ARS | Filing |
Mar 25, 2025 | DEFA14A | Filing |
Mar 25, 2025 | DEF 14A | Filing |
Mar 19, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
Mar 17, 2025 | 4 | Filing |
Feb 27, 2025 | 10-K | Annual Report |
Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
Feb 20, 2025 | 4 | Filing |
Feb 20, 2025 | 4 | Filing |
Feb 20, 2025 | 4 | Filing |