Essential Utilities invested $791M in water, wastewater infrastructure in 2025

Essential Utilities (WTRG) joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, the annual observance led by the American Water Works Association that recognizes the critical role safe, clean drinking water plays in public health and quality of life. As the company marks this year’s celebration, Essential Utilities reflects on a year of record performance through its water utility, Aqua – delivering safe, reliable water service to more than 1.1 million customers across eight states while investing nearly $791M in water and wastewater infrastructure, the largest annual capital investment in the company’s history. The company is also a national leader in addressing PFAS contamination, executing a $450M multi-year capital plan to ensure finished water does not exceed federal maximum contaminant levels for the six EPA-regulated PFAS chemicals. Essential Utilities invested a record $1.4B across its regulated water and natural gas systems in 2025 and has committed to $1.7B in infrastructure investment in 2026. These investments modernize aging pipelines, fund treatment plant upgrades, and improve monitoring technology to ensure safe, reliable service for future generations. Beyond the pipes, Essential is a dedicated steward of the natural lands and watersheds that make safe drinking water possible. The company protects thousands of acres of forests and sensitive habitats throughout its footprint.