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Essential Utilities Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Most Responsible Companies for Fifth Straight Year
BRYN MAWR, Pa., December 03, 2025--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., celebrates its placement on Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies 2026 list, published today. The honor demonstrates Essential’s core values of integrity, respect, and commitment to excellence, centered upon its commitment to provide and protect Earth’s most essential resources.
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