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Essential Utilities Reminds Customers and Contractors to Practice Safe Digging by Calling 811
BRYN MAWR, Pa., April 01, 2025--In honor of National Safe Digging Month, Essential Utilities and its water and natural gas segments, Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas, remind homeowners, businesses and contractors to contact 811 before beginning any digging project, large or small.
About this update from Essential Utilities, Inc.
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