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Aqua Illinois Advances Nearly $40 Million in Statewide Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects

$WTRGPress releaseOct 16, 2026, 7:00 AM ETRead the release

Aqua Illinois, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG), is advancing 14 water and wastewater projects totaling nearly $40 million across Illinois. The work includes upgrades to roughly 100,000 feet of water main and nearly 284,000 feet of wastewater infrastructure, with construction beginning in the second half of 2026 and extending into 2027.

Key figures

Project count
14
Wastewater feet
284000
Water main feet
100000
Residents served
280000
Five year capex plan
$492 million
Subsidiary capex usd
$40 million

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