2025 Essential Annual Report

LEADING THE FIGHT AGAINST PFAS PFAS contamination threatens drinking water nationwide. We’re responding with proactive investment and innovative treatment solutions: „ Deployed over 50 advanced treatment systems across North Carolina and Pennsylvania „ Secured millions in state funding to mitigate customer rate impacts „ Introduced high-tech robotic

 Water Quality Robot

 Aqua North Carolina team cuts ribbon on new PFAS treatment facility

monitoring systems for real- time water quality protection

ELIMINATING LEAD EXPOSURE Lead contamination poses serious health risks. In 2025, we launched or continued major lead service line replacement programs across multiple states — all at no cost to property owners. These initiatives reflect our proactive approach to infrastructure renewal and customer safety.

New Jersey $12.4M program in Phillipsburg and Blackwood

Ohio $4.8M multi-year program in Struthers replacing 542 lines

Pennsylvania 1,356 lines replaced

Award-Winning Environmental Leadership Our commitment to environmental stewardship continues to earn national recognition. These honors reflect measurable progress toward our sustainability commitments.

A First-of-its-Kind Partnership Aqua Pennsylvania’s acquisition of the City of Beaver Falls wastewater system created the first shared services territory where Beaver County customers are served by both Aqua and Peoples — uniquely positioning Essential to deliver integrated wastewater and natural gas service. This milestone includes: „ $10 million committed to infrastructure improvements over the next decade „ $1.25 million in community investments supporting the Beaver Falls Fire Department and Carnegie Free Library „ A new model for how utilities can serve communities more effectively

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