Christopher Franklin
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Aqua Pennsylvania Supports West Chester Food Cupboard with New Emergency Generator
West Chester Food Cupboard (WCFC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, celebrated today the installation of a new generator that will allow the Chester County facility to…
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American Water and Essential Utilities to Combine as a Leading Regulated U.S. Water and Wastewater Utility
American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc.’s Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger,…
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Essential Utilities Named 2025 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Honoree
Essential Utilities Inc. has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, in partnership…
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Essential Utilities Celebrates 50 Years of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Reinforces Water Quality Commitment
Essential Utilities is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, a landmark legislation safeguarding public health. To commemorate this milestone, Essential —…
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Essential Utilities Donates $385,000 to United Way, Matches Employee Giving
Essential Utilities Inc. raised more than $770,000 in total contributions during the company’s 2024-2025 United Way campaign. The total donation was achieved through individual pledges…
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VISTA Millennial Superstar Honoree Promoted to Vice President of Engineering at Aqua
Essential Utilities Inc. has appointed Brian Gresehover to Vice President of Engineering at Aqua, its water and wastewater subsidiary. Gresehover, a member of the 2022…
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Aqua Teams Up with Cradles to Crayons to Provide Support for Local Children in Need
Aqua, an Essential Utilities Company, teamed up with Cradles to Crayons, renowned for its work in providing clothing and essentials for Philadelphia-area children living in…
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Parent Company of Aqua Pennsylvania Presents $75,000 Check to WCU Resource Pantry
In survey data collected last year, approximately 40 percent of West Chester University students reported experiencing some type of basic-need insecurity, including not having enough…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Evolves as Science and Tech Advances, Cuts Ribbon on State-of-the-Art Environmental Lab
Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, recently celebrated the official opening of its high-tech environmental laboratory with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 14,700-square-foot lab is more…
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Essential Foundation Contributes $20,000 to Aqua Pennsylvania’s Helping Hand Assistance Program
Essential Utilities has announced that the Essential Foundation has contributed $20,000 to Aqua Pennsylvania’s Helping Hand assistance program. The customer aid program, which is managed…
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Essential Utilities Breaks Ground on New Water Quality Lab to Serve Aqua Customers
Essential Utilities Inc. CEO Christopher Franklin and Chief Environmental Officer Dr. Chris Crockett recently joined Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca, DEP Regional Director Pat Patterson,…
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Aqua America Announces New Name, Leadership Team Ahead of Acquisition of Gas Company
Aqua America has announced its new company name, Essential Utilities, Inc., that will take effect on Monday, Feb. 3. Also, the company is also announcing…
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With Local Acquisition, Aqua America Completes Purchase of Eighth Water System in 2019
Aqua America’s Pennsylvania subsidiary has completed the purchase of the Cheltenham Township wastewater system, which serves approximately 10,200 connections in Montgomery County, for $50.25 million.…
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Aqua Financial Results Improve As It Invests In Chester County’s Water Infrastructure
While work on underground water supply pipes is often an inconvenience, as it tends to get in the way of regular traffic flows, the work that Aqua is…
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WSJ: Chris Franklin, New Aqua America CEO, Epitomizes Younger Boss Trend
A new kind of boss is infusing youth into corporate America, and this month’s new CEO of Bryn Mawr water utility Aqua America is a…












































