Utilities
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Start the New Year with Cold Weather Energy Savings Tips and Home Energy Efficiency Programs from PECO
As the winter chill sets in, it’s natural to turn up the heat to stay warm and cozy. With the new year just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to focus on home strategies that save energy, improve comfort, and help the environment. From simple changes like switching out incandescent light bulbs to LED…
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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 15-100 years, are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service for decades to come. This investment is part of Aqua’s…
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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 pipes, which have exceeded their lifespan of 15-100 years, are being replaced with new copper mains and ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service…
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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 — through its water utility, Aqua — is reinforcing its efforts to protect water quality. “The Safe Drinking Water Act has been the cornerstone of safe drinking water protection for the…
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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 at 1,000 homes and businesses across the Commonwealth. These service line replacement projects are a major improvement for customers in 62 municipalities throughout Pennsylvania. Customer-owned service lines are the pipes running…
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Oh, DAM! The Manayunk Canal is Getting Ready to Reopen
On a brisk mid-September day, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) convened at the northern tip of Venice Island in Manayunk. Joined by the Younger Member Forum of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Philadelphia Section, PWD engineers and public engagement staff showed off an important part of the river’s history: the Flat Rock Dam…
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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 made by employees from its water and gas segments, Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas, as well as a matching gift from the company’s Essential Foundation, presented to the United Way…
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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 Pennsylvania has completed and placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. This new system removes PFAS from drinking water from two…
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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 the local environment during the holiday season and beyond. As families gather to celebrate and share festive meals, it’s important to remember that improper disposal of fats, oils, and grease…
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Aqua PA Partners with Dive Team for Critical Training
On Nov. 17, members of Bucks County’s Public Safety Dive Team used Aqua Pennsylvania’s Churchville reservoir for a training exercise where they performed a simulated search. The search simulation involved putting a mannequin at the bottom of the reservoir, with each diver spending about 15 minutes beneath the surface during the exercise. During these drills,…
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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 discounts on their water and wastewater bills through its Customer Assistance Program (CAP). CAP is a year-round program administered through the Dollar Energy Fund (DEF). “Aqua is dedicated to supporting our…
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PECO Prepares for Winter’s Increased Demand, Stands Ready to Deliver Safe and Reliable Service
In advance of winter, PECO employees have been hard at work ensuring the company’s natural gas and electric systems are ready to meet the increased demand throughout the heating season. This proactive effort also includes infrastructure work to strengthen the local energy grid to help prevent outages that cannot be prevented and to reinforce the…
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Philadelphia’s Growing Love for Self-Storage Provides a Community Solution
While many other cities want less self-storage, Philadelphia has developed a love affair with it in recent years, writes Jake Blumgart and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In late September, an array of local leaders lined up to praise a new use for Pier 40, which had been neglected for years. It was…
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PECO Offers Exciting Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals to Help You Save on Energy Costs
As the holiday season approaches, PECO is offering incredible Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions that will help you save on energy costs while upgrading your home with the latest smart technology. From Nov. 13 through Dec. 3, PECO customers can enjoy up to $100 off ENERGY STAR-certified Google Nest Learning Thermostat (fourth gen) and…
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Can Freshwater Mussels Help Solve Delaware River’s Pollution Problem? A Team at PWD Seeks Answers
Lance Butler, a senior scientist for the Philadelphia Water Department, and his team have spent seven years studying the ability of freshwater mussels that could help filter pollutants from the water, writes Kyle Bagenstose for the Delaware Currents. Freshwater mussels are known to consume nitrogen and phosphorus, which contribute to water pollution, and they can…
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Three-Time Grammy Winner Surprises PECO Customer Care Reps During Recent Visit to Her Hometown
During a recent visit to her hometown, three-time Grammy winner, poet, and actress Jill Scott stopped by the PECO Customer Care center to chat with PECO employees and offer warm words, encouragement, and thanks for the work they do. “It’s a blessing to have someone like Jill to recognize what we do,” said Pat Fennell-Peaks.…
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PECO Powers the Arts with $150,000 in Grants for 19 Community-Based Organizations
PECO has awarded more than $150,000 in grants to 19 cultural institutions and arts nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area through the PECO Powering the Arts program. The initiative aims to support vibrant arts and culture programs that benefit local neighborhoods. This year’s grantees are on a mission to introduce the arts to new audiences…
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Prepare for Colder Weather and Enhance Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
October is Energy Efficiency Month, and PECO is here to help you get your home ready for the colder months ahead. Read on to discover helpful tips and resources to boost your home’s comfort, improve energy efficiency, and reduce energy costs. Our team of BPI-certified energy advisors are sharing their expert advice on how homeowners…
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