Tag: Aqua

Aqua PA doing work to replace water main in Delco.Delaware County

Aqua PA Enhances Delaware County's Water Infrastructure, Replaces 13,550 Feet of Aging Water Mains

Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 13,550 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The existing cast iron pipes, which have exceeded their lifespan of…

Aqua PA truck in front of a worksite.Utilities

Aqua PA Enhances Chester County's Water Infrastructure, Replaces 5,000 Feet of Aging Water Mains

Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 5,000 feet of aging water mains in West Goshen Township and West Chester Borough, Chester County.

The existing cast iron…

Small Girl in the kitchen with her mother drinking water.Utilities

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 — through…

A small John Deere excavator at a construction site on a city street, surrounded by orange traffic cones and dug-up pavement. A sign nearby reads "Building a Better America" and includes logos for Aqua, the EPA, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, indicating infrastructure work. The site is in front of a red brick building with white shutters and doors.Utilities

Aqua PA Reaches Milestone: 1,000 Lead and Galvanized Service Lines Replaced

One year since kicking off major efforts to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines across the state, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements…

Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO, Christopher Franklin (left), and Aqua Vice President of Operations, Mark McKoy (right), who chaired the employee giving campaign, visited United Way headquarters in Philadelphia to present the matching donation check of $385,000 to Bill Golderer (center), President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.Utilities

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…

Aqua Pennsylvania and public officials cutting the ribbon on the new PFAS Treatment Facility in Hatboro.Utilities

Aqua PA Installs 5th PFAS Treatment System in Montco

Aqua Pennsylvania has completed the PFAS treatment system at its Hatboro well station in Montgomery County.

This is the fifth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua…

Person pouring the used cooking oil into the old oil container.Utilities

Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Avoid Costly Clogs This Holiday Season

The holidays are upon us, and Aqua, an Essential Utilities, Inc. company, is urging customers to take simple steps to protect their plumbing systems and…

A person fills a glass with clean water from a kitchen faucet.Utilities

Aqua PA Encourages Customers to Apply for Monthly Discounts

Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, reminds low-income households and other eligible Aqua Pennsylvania customers in need of financial assistance to apply for monthly…

A poster for the upcoming Epic Awards held by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.Economic Development

Delaware County Chamber Announces 2024 Epic Award Honorees

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has named the six organizations and individuals it will honor at the 2024 EPIC Awards, formerly known as the…

EPA and partners gather for the event where leaders from Aqua Pennsylvania, and federal, state, and local officials joined today to discuss the importance of taking action against lead, specifically with regards to identifying and removing lead and galvanized service lines.West Chester

Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in West Chester, Across Commonwealth

Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca joined leaders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and federal and local officials to highlight the importance of…

Fresh drinking water.Utilities

Aqua Pennsylvania, in Collaboration with PEC, Expands 'Protect Your Drinking Water' Program Grants

Aqua Pennsylvania’s efforts to protect its communities’ water sources continue, having revealed the second round of grants for the “Protect Your Drinking Water” program…

Aqua PA team members at the event on Sept. 5, supporting the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund in partnership with Schuylkill River Greenways NHA.Utilities

Aqua Pennsylvania Aids Schuylkill River Restoration Fund with Grants To Tackle Pollution, Enhance Water Quality

Aqua Pennsylvania recently supported the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund in partnership with Schuylkill River Greenways NHA, which provides government agencies and nonprofit organizations with grants…

Delaware County Community College expands food pantry and student resource facility.Philanthropy

Delaware County Community College Triples Food Pantry for Students

Delaware County Community College has expanded its food pantry and student resource center to end food insecurity for its students, writes Justin Udo for KYW…

(L to R) Student Alvin Gayee; Dr. Kendrick Mickens, DCCC’s Director, Student Outreach and Success; DCCC President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin and student Sarah Staquet cut the ribbon.Education

DCCC Celebrates Opening of Expanded Student Resource Center and Food Pantry

Many college students today face food insecurity, which can hurt their academic performance and ability to achieve their educational and professional goals. Overall, 23 percent…

A group of officials and reps from Aqua as they break ground on the Shenango Valley Water Treatment Plant.Utilities

Aqua Pennsylvania Breaks Ground on Shenango Valley Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project

Aqua Pennsylvania recently broke ground at its Shenango Valley Water Treatment Plant in Mercer County.

Aqua leadership joined elected officials and community leaders to kick…

Members of Aqua and breaking ground/shoveling dirt at the new treatment plant at Crum Creek.Utilities

Aqua Pennsylvania Breaks Ground on Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project

Aqua Pennsylvania broke ground at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield today. Aqua leadership joined elected officials and community leaders to kick off…

Children going into pool for lessons with adults supervising.Utilities

Aqua Pennsylvania Debuts 'Sure Splash' Program

Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, is helping more families be safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $50,000…

Headshot of Natalie Chesko.Leadership

Delaware County Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey

Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as…