Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE: WTR) announced today that the Board of Directors unanimously voted to renew Aqua’s longstanding Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan (“Plan”). As part of this administrative renewal, 6 million shares have been reserved for issuance under the Plan. The shares to be issued under the Plan are currently purchased on the open market and do not impact the company’s goal to eliminate equity dilution.

Through the Plan, dividends on up to a maximum of 100,000 shares per Plan participant will continue to be reinvested at a 5 percent discount. The Board of Directors has the authority to adjust the discount rate within a range of 0 to 5 percent, but does not expect to make any adjustments at this time.

Nicholas DeBenedictis, Chairman and CEO said, “We are proud of the Board’s decision to renew the very popular Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan for our registered shareholders. Dividend Reinvestment Plans are unique investment opportunities and we believe this type of plan is attractive to our registered shareholders. As of June 30, 2014, more than 82 percent of our registered shareholders currently participate in the dividend reinvestment plan.”

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to buy any securities. The offering is being made only by means of a Plan prospectus. Anyone seeking a Plan prospectus and enrollment application should visit AquaAmerica.com or call 800.205.8314 and read the prospectus carefully before making any investment decisions.

Aqua America is one of the largest U.S.-based, publicly traded water utilities and serves nearly 3 million people in Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, Indiana and Virginia. Aqua America is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WTR. Visit AquaAmerica.com for more information.

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