Essential Utilities (WTRG) 10-Q6 Aug 142014 Q2 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 25, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Entity Registrant Name	'AQUA AMERICA INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000078128	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	177,180,169

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$5,500,281	$5,350,868
Less: accumulated depreciation	1,266,441	1,212,300
Net property, plant and equipment	4,233,840	4,138,568
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	3,858	5,058
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net	100,474	94,704
Deferred income taxes	41,867	40,038
Inventory, materials and supplies	12,294	11,353
Prepayments and other current assets	12,995	18,954
Assets of discontinued operations held for sale	30,330	30,747
Total current assets	201,818	200,854
Regulatory assets	630,305	585,140
Deferred charges and other assets, net	51,346	50,290
Investment in joint venture	46,170	48,695
Funds restricted for construction activity	47	47
Goodwill	27,999	28,223
Total assets	5,191,525	5,051,817
Aqua America stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock at $.50 par value, authorized 300,000,000 shares, issued 178,451,832 and 177,928,922 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	89,226	88,964
Capital in excess of par value	751,853	743,335
Retained earnings	773,717	729,272
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,273,171 and 1,178,323 shares as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	-29,431	-27,082
Accumulated other comprehensive income	793	346
Total Aqua America stockholders' equity	1,586,158	1,534,835
Noncontrolling interest	223	208
Total equity	1,586,381	1,535,043
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	1,481,449	1,468,583
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	118,116	86,288
Loans payable	40,362	36,740
Accounts payable	38,112	65,815
Accrued interest	13,097	13,615
Accrued taxes	8,911	14,176
Other accrued liabilities	31,390	33,596
Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	27,985	29,649
Total current liabilities	277,973	279,879
Deferred credits and other liabilities:	'	'
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits	926,447	866,211
Customers' advances for construction	78,394	73,892
Regulatory liabilities	283,707	281,014
Other	68,121	81,552
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	1,356,669	1,302,669
Contributions in aid of construction	489,053	465,643
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$5,191,525	$5,051,817

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.50	$0.50
Common stock, shares authorized	300,000,000	300,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	178,451,832	177,928,922
Treasury stock, shares	1,273,171	1,178,323

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Net

Consolidated Statements Of Net Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statements Of Net Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	$195,307	$193,943	$377,979	$372,495
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Operations and maintenance	70,375	70,412	142,061	138,206
Depreciation	31,226	29,311	62,207	58,356
Amortization	746	1,368	1,879	2,745
Taxes other than income taxes	13,026	13,102	25,128	26,500
Total operating expenses	115,373	114,193	231,275	225,807
Operating income	79,934	79,750	146,704	146,688
Other expense (income):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	19,093	19,208	38,403	38,483
Allowance for funds used during construction	-937	-490	-2,104	-1,042
Loss on sale of other assets	-140	109	208	17
Equity loss in joint venture	1,251	1,154	1,937	1,810
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	60,667	59,769	108,260	107,420
Provision for income taxes	5,849	6,765	11,041	13,552
Income from continuing operations	54,818	53,004	97,219	93,868
Discontinued operations:	'	'	'	'
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	1,253	943	2,025	9,868
Provision for income taxes	502	361	816	3,585
Income from discontinued operations	751	582	1,209	6,283
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$55,569	$53,586	$98,428	$100,151
Income from continuing operations per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.31	$0.30	$0.55	$0.53
Diluted	$0.31	$0.30	$0.55	$0.53
Income from discontinued operations per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0	$0	$0.01	$0.04
Diluted	$0	$0	$0.01	$0.04
Net income per common share:	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.31	$0.30	$0.56	$0.57
Diluted	$0.31	$0.30	$0.55	$0.57
Average common shares outstanding during the period:	'	'	'	'
Basic	177,058	175,983	176,949	175,701
Diluted	178,012	177,078	177,868	176,598
Cash dividends declared per common share	$0.15	$0.29	$0.30	$0.43

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$55,569	$53,586	$98,428	$100,151
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on investments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $68 and $(18) for the three months and $106 and $(23) for the six months ended, June 30, respectively	126	-33	198	-42
Reclassification adjustment for loss reported in net income, net of tax benefit of $49 for the three months and $134 and $49 for the six months ended, June 30, respectively (1) (2)	'	90	249	90
Comprehensive income	$55,695	$53,643	$98,875	$100,199

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com1

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Income taxes arising from net unrealized holding gain (loss) on investments	$68	($18)	$106	($23)
Income tax benefit arising from reclassification adjustment for loss reported in net income	49	49	134	49
Pre-tax loss of reclassification adjustment for loss reported in net income	'	$139	$383	$139

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cap

Consolidated Statements Of Capitalization (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Aqua America stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock, $.50 par value	$89,226	$88,964
Capital in excess of par value	751,853	743,335
Retained earnings	773,717	729,272
Treasury stock, at cost	-29,431	-27,082
Accumulated other comprehensive income	793	346
Total Aqua America stockholders' equity	1,586,158	1,534,835
Noncontrolling interest	223	208
Total equity	1,586,381	1,535,043
Long-term debt:	'	'
Long-term debt	1,069,033	1,101,339
Notes payable to bank under revolving credit agreement, variable rate, due March 2017	77,000	'
Total long-term debt	1,599,565	1,554,871
Current portion of long-term debt	118,116	86,288
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	1,481,449	1,468,583
Total capitalization	3,067,830	3,003,626
Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 0.00% To 0.99% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Debt instrument principal outstanding	5,794	5,035
Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 1.00% To 1.99% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Debt instrument principal outstanding	26,148	28,615
Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 2.00% To 2.99% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Debt instrument principal outstanding	16,709	14,903
Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 3.00% To 3.99% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Debt instrument principal outstanding	166,232	167,365
Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 4.00% To 4.99% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Debt instrument principal outstanding	444,460	447,296
Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 5.00% To 5.99% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Debt instrument principal outstanding	256,414	284,362
Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 6.00% To 6.99% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Debt instrument principal outstanding	64,934	64,924
Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 7.00% To 7.99% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Debt instrument principal outstanding	34,743	35,056
Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 8.00% To 8.99% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Debt instrument principal outstanding	19,099	19,283
Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 9.00% To 9.99% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Debt instrument principal outstanding	28,500	28,500
Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 10.40% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Debt instrument principal outstanding	6,000	6,000
Notes at 3.57% due 2027 [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Unsecured notes payable	50,000	50,000
Notes Ranging From 4.62% To 4.87% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Unsecured notes payable	171,400	171,400
Notes Ranging From 5.01% To 5.95% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt:	'	'
Unsecured notes payable	$232,132	$232,132

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cap1

Consolidated Statements Of Capitalization (Parenthetical) (USD $)

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Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

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Dec. 31, 2013

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Dec. 31, 2013

Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 0.00% To 0.99% [Member]

Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 1.00% To 1.99% [Member]

Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 2.00% To 2.99% [Member]

Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 3.00% To 3.99% [Member]

Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 4.00% To 4.99% [Member]

Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 5.00% To 5.99% [Member]

Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 6.00% To 6.99% [Member]

Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 7.00% To 7.99% [Member]

Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 8.00% To 8.99% [Member]

Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 9.00% To 9.99% [Member]

Long-Term Debt Of Subsidiaries 10.40% [Member]

Notes at 3.57% due 2027 [Member]

Notes Ranging From 4.62% To 4.87% [Member]

Notes Ranging From 5.01% To 5.95% [Member]

Interest rate

10.40%

3.57%

Interest rate range, minimum

0.00%

1.00%

2.00%

3.00%

4.00%

5.00%

6.00%

7.00%

8.00%

9.00%

4.62%

5.01%

Interest rate range, maximum

0.99%

1.99%

2.99%

3.99%

4.99%

5.99%

6.99%

7.99%

8.99%

9.99%

4.87%

5.95%

Maturity date range, start

'2023

'2014

'2024

'2016

'2020

'2015

'2022

'2021

'2018

'2014

'2015

Maturity date range, end

'2033

'2035

'2031

'2047

'2048

'2043

'2036

'2027

'2025

'2026

'2024

'2037

Maturity date

'2018

'2027

Consolidated_Statement_Of_Equi

Consolidated Statement Of Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Capital Excess Of Par Value [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
In Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Capital Excess Of Par Value [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$88,964	$743,335	$729,272	($27,082)	$346	$208	$1,535,043
Net income	'	'	98,428	'	'	15	98,443
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax of $240	'	'	'	'	447	'	447
Dividends	'	'	-53,787	'	'	'	-53,787
Repurchase of stock (94,853 shares)	'	'	'	-2,349	'	'	-2,349
Equity compensation plan (212,920 shares)	107	-107	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options (309,990 shares)	155	4,537	'	'	'	'	4,692
Stock-based compensation	'	3,149	-196	'	'	'	2,953
Employee stock plan tax benefits	'	1,301	'	'	'	'	1,301
Other	'	-362	'	'	'	'	-362
Balance at Jun. 30, 2014	$89,226	$751,853	$773,717	($29,431)	$793	$223	$1,586,381

Consolidated_Statement_Of_Equi1

Consolidated Statement Of Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Consolidated Statement Of Equity (Parenthetical) [Abstract]	'
Other Comprehensive income, net of income tax	$240
Repurchase of stock, shares	94,853
Equity compensation plan, shares	212,920
Exercise of stock options, shares	309,990

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flow (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$98,428	$100,151
Income from discontinued operations	1,209	6,283
Income from continuing operations	97,219	93,868
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	64,086	61,101
Deferred income taxes	7,845	17,681
Provision for doubtful accounts	3,141	2,016
Stock-based compensation	3,538	2,694
Gain on sale of utility system	'	-1,025
Loss on sale of other assets	208	17
Net increase in receivables, inventory and prepayments	-11,087	-4,561
Net increase (decrease) in payables, accrued interest, accrued taxes and other accrued liabilities	4,740	-10,841
Other	-15,050	-2,795
Operating cash flows from continuing operations	154,640	158,155
Operating cash flows (used in) from discontinued operations, net	-582	1,252
Net cash flows from operating activities	154,058	159,407
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Property, plant and equipment additions, including the non-equity component of allowance for funds used during construction of $649 and $944	-131,966	-134,722
Acquisitions of utility systems and other, net	-4,467	-10,721
Additions to funds restricted for construction activity	'	-5
Release of funds previously restricted for construction activity	'	394
Net proceeds from the sale of utility system and other assets	308	113
Investment in joint venture	'	-9,800
Other	-30	-343
Investing cash flows used in continuing operations	-136,155	-155,084
Investing cash flows from discontinued operations, net	2	51,124
Net cash flows used in investing activities	-136,153	-103,960
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Customers' advances and contributions in aid of construction	3,182	2,159
Repayments of customers' advances	-1,294	-928
Net proceeds of short-term debt	3,622	31,704
Proceeds from long-term debt	116,074	172,069
Repayments of long-term debt	-70,910	-226,914
Change in cash overdraft position	-19,128	-1,330
Proceeds from issuing common stock	'	6,816
Proceeds from exercised stock options	4,692	20,662
Stock-based compensation windfall tax benefits	1,217	'
Repurchase of common stock	-2,349	-11,710
Dividends paid on common stock	-53,787	-49,192
Other	-362	'
Financing cash flows used in continuing operations	-19,043	-56,664
Financing cash flows used in discontinued operations, net	-62	-32
Net cash flows used in financing activities	-19,105	-56,696
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-1,200	-1,249
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	5,058	5,521
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$3,858	$4,272

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas1

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flow (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flow [Abstract]	'	'
Non equity component of allowance for funds used during construction	$649	$944

Basis_Of_Presentation

Basis Of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Basis Of Presentation	Jun. 30, 2014
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Basis Of Presentation	'
	Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

	The accompanying consolidated balance sheets and statements of capitalization of Aqua America, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) at June 30, 2014, the consolidated statements of net income and comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 the consolidated statements of cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, and the consolidated statement of equity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 are unaudited, but reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring accruals, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position, the consolidated changes in equity, the consolidated results of operations, and the consolidated cash flow for the periods presented. Because they cover interim periods, the statements and related notes to the financial statements do not include all disclosures and notes normally provided in annual financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. The results of operations for interim periods may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. The December 31, 2013 consolidated balance sheet data presented herein was derived from the Company’s December 31, 2013 audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures and notes normally provided in annual financial statements. All common share, per common share, stock unit, and per stock unit data, for all periods presented, has been adjusted to give effect to the September 1, 2013 five-for-four stock split effected in the form of a 25% stock distribution (see Note 5). Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the reporting of discontinued operations (see Note 4).

Goodwill

Goodwill	6 Months Ended
Goodwill	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill [Abstract]	'
Goodwill	'
	Note 2 – Goodwill

	The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s goodwill, by business segment:




		Regulated
		Segment		Other		Consolidated

	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	24,102	$	4,121	$	28,223
	Reclassifications to utility plant acquisition adjustment		-202		-		-202
	Other		-22		-		-22
	Balance At June 30, 2014	$	23,878	$	4,121	$	27,999


	The reclassification of goodwill to utility plant acquisition adjustment in the table above results from a mechanism approved by the applicable public utility commission. The mechanism provides for the transfer over time, and the recovery through customer rates, of goodwill associated with certain acquisitions upon achieving certain objectives.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
Acquisitions	Jun. 30, 2014
Acquisitions [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Note 3 – Acquisitions

	Subsequent to the quarter ended June 30, 2014, in August, the Company acquired Tri-State Grouting, which is a non-regulated business that specializes in the cleaning, televising, and trenchless repair of storm and sanitary sewer pipes and appurtenances. The total purchase price consisted of $3,010, of which a total of $810 is contingent upon satisfying certain annual performance targets over a three-year period.

	In May 2014, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement for the acquisition of the water and wastewater utility system assets of North Maine Utilities owned by the Village of Glenview, Illinois serving approximately 7,200 customers, for cash at closing of up to $22,000, subject to final adjustment pursuant to the purchase agreement. Closing of this acquisition is anticipated to occur in mid-2015.

	In March 2014, the Company acquired the wastewater utility system assets of Penn Township located in Chester County, Pennsylvania serving approximately 800 customers. The total purchase price consisted of $3,668 in cash.

	In March 2013, the Company acquired the water and wastewater utility system assets of Total Environmental Solutions, Inc. located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania serving approximately 4,200 customers. The total purchase price consisted of $10,350 in cash.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	6 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations	Jun. 30, 2014
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Note 4 – Discontinued Operations

	Discontinued Operations – In September 2012, the Company began to market for sale its water and wastewater operations in Florida, which served approximately 38,000 customers, and the Company’s wastewater treatment facility in Georgia. In March, April, and December 2013, through five separate sales transactions, the Company completed the sale of its water and wastewater utility systems in Florida, which concluded its regulated operations in Florida. The Company received total net proceeds from these sales of $88,934 and recognized a gain on sale of $21,178 ($13,766 after-tax). One of the Company’s sales in Florida, which was completed in March 2013, and represented approximately 8% of its customers served in Florida, remained subject to customary regulatory review, for which the Company received the regulator’s decision approving the sale in June 2014. On March 12, 2014, the Company completed the sale of its wastewater treatment facility in Georgia.

	The City of Fort Wayne, Indiana (the “City”) authorized the acquisition by eminent domain of the northern portion of the utility system of one of the Company’s operating subsidiaries in Indiana (the “Northern Assets”). In January 2008, the Company reached a settlement with the City to transition the Northern Assets in February 2008 upon receipt of the City’s initial valuation payment of $16,911. The settlement agreement specifically stated that the final valuation of the Northern Assets will be determined through a continuation of the legal proceedings that were filed challenging the City’s valuation. On February 12, 2008, the Company turned over the Northern Assets to the City upon receipt of the initial valuation payment. The proceeds received by the Company are in excess of the book value of the assets relinquished. No gain has been recognized due to the contingency over the final valuation of the assets. The net book value of the Northern Assets has been removed from the consolidated balance sheet and the difference between the net book value and the initial payment received has been deferred and is recorded in other accrued liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. Once the contingency is resolved and the asset valuation is finalized, through the finalization of the litigation between the Company and the City, the amounts deferred will be recognized in the Company’s consolidated statement of net income. On March 16, 2009, oral argument was held on certain procedural aspects with respect to the valuation evidence that may be presented and whether the Company is entitled to a jury trial. On October 12, 2010, the Wells County Indiana Circuit Court ruled that the Company is not entitled to a jury trial, and that the Wells County judge should review the City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Works’ assessment based upon a “capricious, arbitrary or an abuse of discretion” standard. The Company appealed the Wells County Indiana Circuit Court’s decision to the Indiana Court of Appeals. On January 13, 2012, the Indiana Court of Appeals reached a decision upholding the Wells County Indiana Circuit Court decision. On February 10, 2012, the Company filed a petition for transfer requesting that the Indiana Supreme Court review the matter. On April 11, 2013, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled that the statute at issue gives the Company the right to a full evidentiary hearing before a jury regarding the value of the assets and remanded the case to the trial court for a proceeding consistent with that ruling. The Northern Assets relinquished represent approximately 0.4% of the Company’s total assets.

	In addition, in December 2012, the Fort Wayne City Council considered an ordinance that sought to declare it a “public convenience and necessity” to acquire certain of the Company's water utility system assets located in the southwest section of the City and in Allen County (the “Southern Assets”), and if negotiations with Fort Wayne officials were to fail, to condemn the Southern Assets. The first public hearing on the ordinance was held on January 22, 2013 and a subsequent hearing scheduled for February 5, 2013 was not held due to ongoing settlement discussions between the parties. As part of such settlement discussions, the parties negotiated an acquisition agreement that was approved by the City on May 13, 2014. The acquisition agreement will settle both the acquisition of the Southern Assets and the dispute concerning the Northern Assets. The acquisition agreement establishes an aggregate purchase price of $67,011 for the Southern and Northern Assets. The City has already paid Aqua Indiana $16,911 for the Northern Assets. The completion of the transaction is conditioned upon approval by various regulatory bodies. If this transaction is consummated, the Company will expand its sewer customer base by accepting new wastewater from the City. The transaction is not expected to close until the fourth quarter of 2014. The Company continues to evaluate its legal and operational options on an ongoing basis. The planned sale of these operations is accounted for as a discontinued operation held for sale beginning in the first quarter of 2014.

	The operating results, cash flows, and financial position of the Company’s operations named above, during the periods owned, have been presented in the Company’s consolidated statements of net income, consolidated statements of cash flow, and consolidated balance sheets as discontinued operations. These operations were included in the Company’s “Regulated” segment.

	A summary of discontinued operations presented in the consolidated statements of net income include the following:


		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Operating revenues	$	1,720	$	4,120	$	3,299	$	11,613
	Total operating expenses		467		2,193		1,140		7,213
	Operating income		1,253		1,927		2,159		4,400
	Other (income) expense:
	Loss (gain) on sale		-		982		134		-5,469
	Other, net		-		2		-		1
	Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		1,253		943		2,025		9,868
	Provision for income taxes		502		361		816		3,585
	Income from discontinued operations	$	751	$	582	$	1,209	$	6,283







	The assets and liabilities of discontinued operations presented in the consolidated balance sheets include the following:


		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013

	Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$	37,114	$	37,303
	Less: accumulated depreciation		8,232		8,378
	Net property, plant and equipment		28,882		28,925
	Current assets		1,015		1,362
	Regulatory assets		433		460
	Assets of discontinued operations held for sale		30,330		30,747

	Current liabilities		14,100		16,212
	Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits		1,803		1,308
	Contributions in aid of construction		10,935		10,935
	Other liabilities		1,147		1,194
	Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale		27,985		29,649

	Net assets	$	2,345	$	1,098

Capitalization

Capitalization	6 Months Ended
Capitalization	Jun. 30, 2014
Capitalization [Abstract]	'
Capitalization	'

	Note 5 – Capitalization

	In May 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a five-for-four stock split to be effected in the form of a 25% stock distribution to shareholders of record on August 16, 2013. Common shares outstanding do not include shares held by the Company in treasury. The new shares were distributed on September 1, 2013. Aqua America’s par value of $0.50 per share did not change as a result of the common stock distribution, and $17,655 was transferred from capital in excess of par value to common stock to record the stock split. All common share, per common share, stock unit, and per stock unit data, for all periods presented, has been adjusted to give effect to the stock split.

Fair_Value_Of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	'
	Note 6 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

	The Company follows the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) accounting guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures, which defines fair value and establishes a framework for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

		·		Level 1: unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access;

		·		Level 2: inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; or

		·		Level 3: inputs that are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

	The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. There have been no changes in the valuation techniques used to measure fair value or asset or liability transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy for the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

	Financial instruments are recorded at carrying value in the financial statements and approximate fair value as of the dates presented. The fair value of these instruments is disclosed below in accordance with current accounting guidance related to financial instruments.

	The fair value of funds restricted for construction activity and loans payable are determined based on their carrying amount and utilizing Level 1 methods and assumptions. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying amount of the Company’s funds restricted for construction activity was $47 and $47, respectively, which equates to their estimated fair value. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying amount of the Company’s loans payable was $40,362 and $36,740, respectively, which equates to their estimated fair value. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, which is comprised of a money market fund, is determined based on the net asset value per unit utilizing Level 2 methods and assumptions. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying amounts of the Company's cash and cash equivalents was $3,858 and $5,058, respectively, which equates to their fair value.


	The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s long-term debt is as follows:


			June 30,		December 31,
			2014		2013
	Carrying Amount		$	1,599,565	$	1,554,871
	Estimated Fair Value			1,680,333		1,540,296


	The fair value of long-term debt has been determined by discounting the future cash flows using current market interest rates for similar financial instruments of the same duration utilizing Level 2 methods and assumptions. The Company’s customers’ advances for construction have a carrying value of $78,394 as of June 30, 2014, and $73,892 as of December 31, 2013. Their relative fair values cannot be accurately estimated because future refund payments depend on several variables, including new customer connections, customer consumption levels, and future rate increases. Portions of these non-interest bearing instruments are payable annually through 2029 and amounts not paid by the respective contract expiration dates become non-refundable. The fair value of these amounts would, however, be less than their carrying value due to the non-interest bearing feature.

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share

Net Income Per Common Share	6 Months Ended
Net Income Per Common Share	Jun. 30, 2014
Net Income Per Common Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Common Share	'
	Note 7 – Net Income per Common Share

	Basic net income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive shares. The dilutive effect of employee stock-based compensation is included in the computation of diluted net income per common share. The dilutive effect of stock-based compensation is calculated using the treasury stock method and expected proceeds upon exercise or issuance of the stock-based compensation. The following table summarizes the shares, in thousands, used in computing basic and diluted net income per common share:



		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		June 30,		June 30,
		2014	2013	2014	2013
	Average common shares outstanding during the period for basic computation	177,058	175,983	176,949	175,701
	Dilutive effect of employee stock-based compensation	954	1,095	919	897
	Average common shares outstanding during the period for diluted computation	178,012	177,078	177,868	176,598


	For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, all of the Company’s employee stock options were included in the calculations of diluted net income per share as the calculated cost to exercise the stock options was less than the average market price of the Company’s common stock during these periods.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Note 8 – Stock-based Compensation

	Under the Company’s 2009 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (the “2009 Plan”), as approved by the Company’s shareholders to replace the 2004 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2004 Plan”), stock options, stock units, stock awards, stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalents, and other stock-based awards may be granted to employees, non-employee directors, and consultants and advisors. The 2009 Plan authorizes 6,250,000 shares for issuance under the plan. A maximum of 50% of the shares available for issuance under the 2009 Plan may be issued pursuant to stock awards, stock units and other stock-based awards and the maximum number of shares that may be subject to grants under the 2009 Plan to any one individual in any one year is 250,000. Awards under the 2009 Plan are made by a committee of the Board of Directors. At June 30, 2014, 4,471,866 shares underlying stock-based compensation awards were still available for grants under the 2009 Plan. No further grants may be made under the 2004 Plan.

	Performance Share Units – A performance share unit (“PSU”) represents the right to receive a share of the Company’s common stock if specified performance goals are met over the three year performance period specified in the grant, subject to certain exceptions through the respective vesting period, generally three years. Each grantee is granted a target award of PSUs, and may earn between 0% and 200% of the target amount depending on the Company’s performance against the performance goals. The following table provides compensation costs for stock-based compensation related to performance share units:


			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Stock-based compensation for performance share units within operations and maintenance expenses		$	1,467		$	965		$	2,469		$	1,681
	Income tax benefit			601			393			1,011			684

	The following table summarizes nonvested PSU transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2014:



				Number		Weighted
				of		Average
				Share Units		Fair Value

	Nonvested share units at beginning of period			528,092		$	21.25
	Granted			143,630			25.31
	Performance criteria adjustment			16,555			19.45
	Forfeited			-6,422			23.00
	Share units vested in prior period and issued in current period			18,000			19.51
	Share units issued			-174,148			18.93
	Nonvested share units at end of period			525,707		$	22.99




	A portion of the fair value of PSUs was estimated at the grant date based on the probability of satisfying the market-based conditions associated with the PSUs using the Monte Carlo valuation method. The other portion of the fair value of the PSUs is based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock at the grant date, regardless of whether the market-based condition is satisfied. The per unit weighted-average fair value at the date of grant for PSUs granted during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $25.31 and $26.88, respectively. The fair value of each PSU grant is amortized monthly into compensation expense on a straight-line basis over their respective vesting periods, generally 36 months. The accrual of compensation costs is based on our estimate of the final expected value of the award, and is adjusted as required for the portion based on the performance-based condition. The Company assumes that forfeitures will be minimal, and recognizes forfeitures as they occur, which results in a reduction in compensation expense. As the payout of the PSUs includes dividend equivalents, no dividend yield assumption is required in calculating the fair value of the PSUs. The recording of compensation expense for PSUs has no impact on net cash flows.

	Restricted Stock Units – A restricted stock unit (“RSU”) represents the right to receive a share of the Company’s common stock. RSUs are eligible to be earned at the end of a specified restricted period, generally three years, beginning on the date of grant. In some cases the right to receive the shares is subject to certain performance goals established at the time the grant is made. The Company assumes that forfeitures will be minimal, and recognizes forfeitures as they occur, which results in a reduction in compensation expense. The following table provides compensation costs for stock-based compensation related to restricted stock units:


			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Stock-based compensation for restricted stock units within operations and maintenance expenses		$	295		$	221		$	532		$	396
	Income tax benefit			122			90			220			163


	The following table summarizes nonvested RSU transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2014:



				Number		Weighted
				of		Average
				Stock Units		Fair Value

	Nonvested stock units at beginning of period			112,666		$	20.16
	Granted			41,150			24.80
	Stock units vested but not paid			-5,750			17.99
	Stock units vested and paid			-24,772			17.77
	Forfeited			-			-
	Nonvested stock units at end of period			123,294		$	22.29


	The per unit weighted-average fair value at the date of grant for RSUs granted during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $24.80 and $23.28, respectively.



Stock Options – The fair value of stock options is estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The following table provides compensation costs for stock-based compensation related to stock options granted in prior periods:


		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,							June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013

Stock-based compensation for stock options within operations and maintenance expenses		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	30
Income tax benefit			23			85			96			323

There were no stock options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2014 or 2013.

The following table summarizes stock option transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2014:


				Weighted			Weighted
				Average			Average		Aggregate
				Exercise			Remaining		Intrinsic
		Shares		Price			Life (years)		Value
Outstanding at beginning of period		1,538,110		$	16.82
Forfeited		-			-
Expired		-3,706			17.87
Exercised		-309,990			15.14
Outstanding and exercisable at end of period		1,224,414		$	17.25		3.4		$	10,988


Restricted Stock – The following table provides compensation costs for stock-based compensation related to restricted stock:

		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
Stock-based compensation for restricted stock within operations and maintenance expenses		$	445		$	494		$	537		$	586
Income tax benefit			185			205			223			243






The following table summarizes nonvested restricted stock transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2014:


			Number		Weighted
			of		Average
			Shares		Fair Value

Nonvested shares at beginning of period			62,500		$	17.70
Granted			14,000			25.19
Vested			-45,250			20.02
Forfeited			-			-
Nonvested shares at end of period			31,250		$	17.70

The per unit weighted-average fair value at the date of grant for restricted stock granted during the six months ended June 30, 2104 and 2013 was $25.19 and $25.09, respectively.

Pension_Plans_And_Other_Postre

Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits	6 Months Ended
Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits	Jun. 30, 2014
Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]	'
Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits	'
	Note 9 – Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

	The Company maintains a qualified defined benefit pension plan (the “Pension Plan”), a nonqualified pension plan and other postretirement benefit plans for certain of its employees. The net periodic benefit cost is based on estimated values and an extensive use of assumptions about the discount rate, expected return on plan assets, the rate of future compensation increases received by the Company’s employees, mortality, turnover, and medical costs. The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost:


		Pension Benefits
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	1,143	$	1,446	$	2,286	$	2,892
	Interest cost		3,512		3,165		7,024		6,330
	Expected return on plan assets		-4,305		-3,693		-8,610		-7,386
	Amortization of prior service cost		69		57		138		114
	Amortization of actuarial loss		500		2,016		1,000		4,032
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	919	$	2,991	$	1,838	$	5,982

		Other
		Postretirement Benefits
			Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
			June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	283	$	425	$	595	$	850
	Interest cost		722		667		1,459		1,334
	Expected return on plan assets		-686		-560		-1,369		-1,120
	Amortization of prior service cost		-68		-74		-142		-148
	Amortization of actuarial loss		59		345		141		690
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	310	$	803	$	684	$	1,606

	The Company made cash contributions of $17,875 to its Pension Plan during the first six months of 2014, which completes the Company’s 2014 cash contributions. In addition, the Company expects to make cash contributions of $2,009, to the extent allowable for a tax deduction, for the funding of its other postretirement benefit plans during the remainder of 2014.

	In the first quarter of 2014 the Company offered a one-time voluntary lump sum window to certain eligible terminated vested participants in an effort to reduce its long-term obligations and plan volatility for its Pension Plan. In May 2014, the Pension Plan paid $11,417 to participants who elected to receive a lump sum distribution, which was funded from the existing Pension Plan assets.

Water_And_Wastewater_Rates

Water And Wastewater Rates	6 Months Ended
Water And Wastewater Rates	Jun. 30, 2014
Water And Wastewater Rates [Abstract]	'
Water And Wastewater Rates	'
	Note 10 – Water and Wastewater Rates

	During the first six months of 2014, the Company’s operating divisions in North Carolina, Ohio, New Jersey, Virginia, and Indiana were granted base rate increases designed to increase total operating revenues on an annual basis by $4,502. Further, during the first six months of 2014, the Company’s operating divisions in Illinois and New Jersey received approval to bill infrastructure rehabilitation surcharges designed to increase total operating revenues on an annual basis by $1,558.

Taxes_Other_Than_Income_Taxes

Taxes Other Than Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes	Jun. 30, 2014
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes	'
	Note 11 – Taxes Other than Income Taxes

	The following table provides the components of taxes other than income taxes:


		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013

	Property	$	6,254	$	6,350	$	11,078	$	12,794
	Capital stock		521		578		1,023		1,112
	Gross receipts, excise and franchise		2,970		2,940		5,749		5,621
	Payroll		1,610		1,655		4,263		4,074
	Other		1,671		1,579		3,015		2,899
	Total taxes other than income	$	13,026	$	13,102	$	25,128	$	26,500

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
Segment Information	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Information [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Note 12 – Segment Information

	The Company has identified ten operating segments and has one reportable segment named the “Regulated” segment. The reportable segment is comprised of eight operating segments for the Company’s water and wastewater regulated utility companies which are organized by the states where we provide these services. In addition, two segments are not quantitatively significant to be reportable and are comprised of the Company’s non-regulated subsidiaries: Aqua Resources, Inc. and Aqua Infrastructure LLC. Aqua Resources, Inc. provides water and wastewater services through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities and other parties in close proximity to our utility companies’ service territories as well as offers, through a third party, water and sewer line repair service and protection solutions to households, liquid waste hauling and disposal, backflow prevention, construction, and other non-regulated water and wastewater services. Aqua Infrastructure LLC provides non-utility raw water supply services for firms, with which the Company enters into a water supply contract, with our customers in the natural gas drilling industry. These two segments are included as a component of “Other” in the tables below. Also included in “Other” are corporate costs that have not been allocated to the Regulated segment and intersegment eliminations. Corporate costs include general and administrative expense, and interest expense.

	The following table presents information about the Company’s reportable segment:


		Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
		30-Jun-14						30-Jun-13
		Regulated		Other		Consolidated		Regulated		Other		Consolidated
	Operating revenues	$	189,678	$	5,629	$	195,307	$	189,773	$	4,170	$	193,943
	Operations and maintenance expense		67,516		2,859		70,375		67,494		2,918		70,412
	Depreciation		31,224		2		31,226		29,182		129		29,311
	Operating income		77,436		2,498		79,934		79,250		500		79,750
	Interest expense, net of AFUDC		17,045		1,111		18,156		17,069		1,649		18,718
	Income tax expense (benefit)		5,783		66		5,849		7,696		-931		6,765
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		54,745		73		54,818		54,515		-1,511		53,004

		Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		30-Jun-14						30-Jun-13
		Regulated		Other		Consolidated		Regulated		Other		Consolidated
	Operating revenues	$	367,877	$	10,102	$	377,979	$	364,178	$	8,317	$	372,495
	Operations and maintenance expense		135,972		6,089		142,061		132,904		5,302		138,206
	Depreciation		62,105		102		62,207		58,692		-336		58,356
	Operating income		143,855		2,849		146,704		144,800		1,888		146,688
	Interest expense, net of AFUDC		33,849		2,450		36,299		34,020		3,421		37,441
	Income tax expense (benefit)		11,869		-828		11,041		15,048		-1,496		13,552
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		98,366		-1,147		97,219		95,814		-1,946		93,868
	Capital expenditures		131,092		874		131,966		134,313		409		134,722







		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Total assets:
	Regulated	$	5,038,104	$	4,893,573
	Other and eliminations		153,421		158,244
	Consolidated	$	5,191,525	$	5,051,817

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	6 Months Ended
Commitments And Contingencies	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'
	Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies

	The Company is routinely involved in various disputes, claims, lawsuits and other regulatory and legal matters, including both asserted and unasserted legal claims, in the ordinary course of business. The status of each such matter, referred to herein as a loss contingency, is reviewed and assessed in accordance with applicable accounting rules regarding the nature of the matter, the likelihood that a loss will be incurred, and the amounts involved. As of June 30, 2014, the aggregate amount of $12,207 is accrued for loss contingencies and is reported in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as other accrued liabilities and other liabilities. These accruals represent management’s best estimate of probable loss (as defined in the accounting guidance) for loss contingencies or the low end of a range of losses if no single probable loss can be estimated. For some loss contingencies, the Company is unable to estimate the amount of the probable loss or range of probable losses. While the final outcome of these loss contingencies cannot be predicted with certainty, and unfavorable outcomes could negatively impact the Company, at this time in the opinion of management, the final resolution of these matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Further, the Company has insurance coverage for certain of these loss contingencies, and as of June 30, 2014, estimates that approximately $1,330 of the amount accrued for these matters are probable of recovery through insurance, which amount is also reported in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as deferred charges and other assets, net.

	In addition to the aforementioned loss contingencies, the Company self-insures its employee medical benefit program, and maintains stop-loss coverage to limit the exposure arising from these claims. The Company’s reserve for these claims totaled $1,965 at June 30, 2014 and represents a reserve for unpaid claim costs, including an estimate for the cost of incurred but not reported claims.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Note 14 – Income Taxes

	During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company utilized $33,983 of its Federal net operating loss carryforward (“NOL”). In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company utilized $876 of its state NOL carryforward. As of June 30, 2014, the balance of the Company’s Federal NOL was $224,111. The Company believes its Federal NOL carryforward is more likely than not to be recovered and requires no valuation allowance. As of June 30, 2014, the balance of the Company’s gross state NOL was $546,623, a portion of which was offset by a net valuation allowance of $5,214 because the Company does not believe the NOLs are more likely than not to be realized. The Company’s Federal and state NOL carryforwards begin to expire in 2031 and 2023, respectively. The Company has unrecognized tax positions that result in the associated tax benefit being unrecognized. The Company’s Federal and state NOL carryforwards are reduced by an unrecognized tax position, on a gross basis, of $62,924 and $86,207, respectively, which results from the Company’s adoption in the third quarter of 2013 of the FASB’s accounting guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The amounts of the Company’s Federal and state NOL carryforwards prior to being reduced by the unrecognized tax positions were $287,035 and $632,829, respectively. The Company records its unrecognized tax benefit as a reduction to its deferred income tax liability.

	In December 2012, the Company changed its tax method of accounting for qualifying utility system repairs in Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (“Aqua Pennsylvania”) effective with the tax year ended December 31, 2012 and for prior tax years. The tax accounting method was changed to permit the expensing of qualifying utility asset improvement costs that were previously being capitalized and depreciated for book and tax purposes (the “Repair Change”). As a result of the adoption of the Repair Change prior to the receipt of Aqua Pennsylvania’s next rate order, the Repair Change results in a substantial reduction in income tax expense and greater net income and cash flows. The Company’s effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013, for its continuing operations, was 9.6% and 11.3%, respectively, and for the first six months of 2014 and 2013, for its continuing operations, was 10.2% and 12.6%, respectively.

	In September 2013, the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued “Guidance Regarding and Capitalization of Expenditures Related to Tangible Property” which contains standards for determining whether and when a taxpayer must capitalize costs incurred in acquiring, maintaining or improving tangible property. These regulations are effective for the Company’s 2014 fiscal year. The Company has reviewed the regulations and concluded that the regulations will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position.

	As of June 30, 2014, the total gross unrecognized tax benefit was $28,910, of which $11,282, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate as a result of the regulatory treatment afforded the Repair Change in Pennsylvania. At December 31, 2013, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $28,690. There was no unrecognized tax benefit at June 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

	Accounting rules for uncertain tax positions specify that tax positions for which the timing of resolution is uncertain should be classified as long-term liabilities. Judgment is required in evaluating the Company’s uncertain tax positions and determining the provision for income taxes. Management believes that an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations. Although the timing of income tax audit resolutions and negotiations with taxing authorities is highly uncertain, the Company does not anticipate a significant change to the total amount of unrecognized income tax benefits within the next 12 months.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Jun. 30, 2014
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Note 15 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

	In May 2014, the FASB issued updated accounting guidance on recognizing revenue from contracts with customers, which outlines a single comprehensive model that an entity will apply to determine the measurement of revenue and timing of when it is recognized. The underlying principle is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The updated guidance also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to fulfill a contract. The updated guidance is effective retrospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of the updated guidance to determine the impact of adoption.

	In April 2014, the FASB issued updated accounting guidance which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. The updated guidance is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption available. The Company will adopt the provisions of the updated accounting guidance for its quarterly reporting period beginning January 1, 2015, and the Company does not expect the adoption of the revised guidance to have an impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position.

Goodwill_Tables

Goodwill (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Goodwill (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Goodwill	'


		Regulated
		Segment		Other		Consolidated

	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	24,102	$	4,121	$	28,223
	Reclassifications to utility plant acquisition adjustment		-202		-		-202
	Other		-22		-		-22
	Balance At June 30, 2014	$	23,878	$	4,121	$	27,999

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2014
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Discontinued Operations Presented In Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income	'


		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Operating revenues	$	1,720	$	4,120	$	3,299	$	11,613
	Total operating expenses		467		2,193		1,140		7,213
	Operating income		1,253		1,927		2,159		4,400
	Other (income) expense:
	Loss (gain) on sale		-		982		134		-5,469
	Other, net		-		2		-		1
	Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		1,253		943		2,025		9,868
	Provision for income taxes		502		361		816		3,585
	Income from discontinued operations	$	751	$	582	$	1,209	$	6,283


Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations	'


		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013

	Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$	37,114	$	37,303
	Less: accumulated depreciation		8,232		8,378
	Net property, plant and equipment		28,882		28,925
	Current assets		1,015		1,362
	Regulatory assets		433		460
	Assets of discontinued operations held for sale		30,330		30,747

	Current liabilities		14,100		16,212
	Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits		1,803		1,308
	Contributions in aid of construction		10,935		10,935
	Other liabilities		1,147		1,194
	Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale		27,985		29,649

	Net assets	$	2,345	$	1,098

Fair_Value_Of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Carrying Amounts And Estimated Fair Values Of Long-Term Debt	'


		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Carrying Amount	$	1,599,565	$	1,554,871
	Estimated Fair Value		1,680,333		1,540,296

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_Ta

Net Income Per Common Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Net Income Per Common Share (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2014
Net Income Per Common Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share	'


		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		June 30,		June 30,
		2014	2013	2014	2013
	Average common shares outstanding during the period for basic computation	177,058	175,983	176,949	175,701
	Dilutive effect of employee stock-based compensation	954	1,095	919	897
	Average common shares outstanding during the period for diluted computation	178,012	177,078	177,868	176,598

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Summary Of Nonvested PSU Transactions	'


			Number		Weighted
			of		Average
			Share Units		Fair Value

	Nonvested share units at beginning of period		528,092		$	21.25
	Granted		143,630			25.31
	Performance criteria adjustment		16,555			19.45
	Forfeited		-6,422			23.00
	Share units vested in prior period and issued in current period		18,000			19.51
	Share units issued		-174,148			18.93
	Nonvested share units at end of period		525,707		$	22.99



Summary Of Nonvested RSU Transactions	'


			Number		Weighted
			of		Average
			Stock Units		Fair Value

	Nonvested stock units at beginning of period		112,666		$	20.16
	Granted		41,150			24.80
	Stock units vested but not paid		-5,750			17.99
	Stock units vested and paid		-24,772			17.77
	Forfeited		-			-
	Nonvested stock units at end of period		123,294		$	22.29


Summary Of Stock Option Transactions	'


				Weighted			Weighted
				Average			Average		Aggregate
				Exercise			Remaining		Intrinsic
		Shares		Price			Life (years)		Value
	Outstanding at beginning of period	1,538,110		$	16.82
	Forfeited	-			-
	Expired	-3,706			17.87
	Exercised	-309,990			15.14
	Outstanding and exercisable at end of period	1,224,414		$	17.25		3.4		$	10,988


Summary Of Nonvested Share Activity - Restricted Stock	'


			Number		Weighted
			of		Average
			Shares		Fair Value

	Nonvested shares at beginning of period		62,500		$	17.70
	Granted		14,000			25.19
	Vested		-45,250			20.02
	Forfeited		-			-
	Nonvested shares at end of period		31,250		$	17.70



Performance Share Units [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Summary Of Compensation Costs	'


		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Stock-based compensation for performance share units within operations and maintenance expenses	$	1,467		$	965		$	2,469		$	1,681
	Income tax benefit		601			393			1,011			684


Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Summary Of Compensation Costs	'


		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Stock-based compensation for restricted stock units within operations and maintenance expenses	$	295		$	221		$	532		$	396
	Income tax benefit		122			90			220			163


Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Summary Of Compensation Costs	'


		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,							June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013

	Stock-based compensation for stock options within operations and maintenance expenses	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	30
	Income tax benefit		23			85			96			323



Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Summary Of Compensation Costs	'

		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Stock-based compensation for restricted stock within operations and maintenance expenses	$	445		$	494		$	537		$	586
	Income tax benefit		185			205			223			243

Pension_Plans_And_Other_Postre1

Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2014
Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]	'
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs	'


		Pension Benefits
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	1,143	$	1,446	$	2,286	$	2,892
	Interest cost		3,512		3,165		7,024		6,330
	Expected return on plan assets		-4,305		-3,693		-8,610		-7,386
	Amortization of prior service cost		69		57		138		114
	Amortization of actuarial loss		500		2,016		1,000		4,032
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	919	$	2,991	$	1,838	$	5,982

		Other
		Postretirement Benefits
			Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
			June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	283	$	425	$	595	$	850
	Interest cost		722		667		1,459		1,334
	Expected return on plan assets		-686		-560		-1,369		-1,120
	Amortization of prior service cost		-68		-74		-142		-148
	Amortization of actuarial loss		59		345		141		690
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	310	$	803	$	684	$	1,606

Taxes_Other_Than_Income_Taxes_

Taxes Other Than Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2014
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Components Of Taxes Other Than Income Taxes	'


		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013

	Property	$	6,254	$	6,350	$	11,078	$	12,794
	Capital stock		521		578		1,023		1,112
	Gross receipts, excise and franchise		2,970		2,940		5,749		5,621
	Payroll		1,610		1,655		4,263		4,074
	Other		1,671		1,579		3,015		2,899
	Total taxes other than income	$	13,026	$	13,102	$	25,128	$	26,500

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Segment Information (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Information [Abstract]	'
Company's Segment Information, Continuing Operations	'


		Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
		30-Jun-14						30-Jun-13
		Regulated		Other		Consolidated		Regulated		Other		Consolidated
	Operating revenues	$	189,678	$	5,629	$	195,307	$	189,773	$	4,170	$	193,943
	Operations and maintenance expense		67,516		2,859		70,375		67,494		2,918		70,412
	Depreciation		31,224		2		31,226		29,182		129		29,311
	Operating income		77,436		2,498		79,934		79,250		500		79,750
	Interest expense, net of AFUDC		17,045		1,111		18,156		17,069		1,649		18,718
	Income tax expense (benefit)		5,783		66		5,849		7,696		-931		6,765
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		54,745		73		54,818		54,515		-1,511		53,004

		Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		30-Jun-14						30-Jun-13
		Regulated		Other		Consolidated		Regulated		Other		Consolidated
	Operating revenues	$	367,877	$	10,102	$	377,979	$	364,178	$	8,317	$	372,495
	Operations and maintenance expense		135,972		6,089		142,061		132,904		5,302		138,206
	Depreciation		62,105		102		62,207		58,692		-336		58,356
	Operating income		143,855		2,849		146,704		144,800		1,888		146,688
	Interest expense, net of AFUDC		33,849		2,450		36,299		34,020		3,421		37,441
	Income tax expense (benefit)		11,869		-828		11,041		15,048		-1,496		13,552
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		98,366		-1,147		97,219		95,814		-1,946		93,868
	Capital expenditures		131,092		874		131,966		134,313		409		134,722



Company's Segment Information, Assets	'

		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Total assets:
	Regulated	$	5,038,104	$	4,893,573
	Other and eliminations		153,421		158,244
	Consolidated	$	5,191,525	$	5,051,817

Basis_Of_Presentation_Details

Basis Of Presentation (Details)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
Basis Of Presentation (Details)	Sep. 02, 2013	31-May-13
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]	'	'
Percentage Of Stock Split Distribution	25.00%	25.00%
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	1.25	1.25

Goodwill_Details

Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Balance	$28,223
Reclassifications to utility plant acquisition adjustment	-202
Other	-22
Balance	27,999
Regulated Segment [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Balance	24,102
Reclassifications to utility plant acquisition adjustment	-202
Other	-22
Balance	23,878
Other Segment [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Balance	4,121
Reclassifications to utility plant acquisition adjustment	'
Other	'
Balance	$4,121

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2014	31-May-14	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
	Tri-State Grouting [Member}	North Maine Utilities [Member]	Penn Township [Member]	Total Envirmental Solutions, Inc. [Member]
		customer	customer	customer
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of customers	'	7,200	800	4,200
Cash paid for acquisitions	$3,010	$22,000	$3,668	$10,350
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Description	'$810	'	'	'

Discontinued_Operations_Narrat

Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 29, 2008	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	31-May-14	Feb. 29, 2008
					Florida [Member]	Florida [Member]	Florida sale subject to regulatory review [Member]	Indiana [Member]	Indiana [Member]
					customer
Discontinued Operations And Other Dispositions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of customers	'	'	'	'	38,000	'	'	'	'
Number of separate sales transactions	'	'	'	'	'	'five	'One	'	'
Proceeds from sale of regulated water operations	'	'	'	'	'	$88,934	'	'	'
Gain (loss) on sale	'	-982	-134	5,469	'	21,178	'	'	'
Gain (loss) on sale, after tax	'	'	'	'	'	13,766	'	'	'
Percentage of customers served	'	'	'	'	'	'	8.00%	'	'
Initial valuation payment	16,911	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	16,911
Percentage of utility system that has been relinquished	0.40%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total payment for Northern and Southern Indiana Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$67,011	'

Discontinued_Operations_Summar

Discontinued Operations (Summary Of Discontinued Operations Presented In Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	$1,720	$4,120	$3,299	$11,613
Total operating expenses	467	2,193	1,140	7,213
Operating income	1,253	1,927	2,159	4,400
Loss (gain) on sale	'	-982	-134	5,469
Other, net	'	2	'	1
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	1,253	943	2,025	9,868
Provision for income taxes	502	361	816	3,585
Income from discontinued operations	$751	$582	$1,209	$6,283

Discontinued_Operations_Schedu

Discontinued Operations (Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$37,114	$37,303
Less: accumulated depreciation	8,232	8,378
Net property, plant and equipment	28,882	28,925
Current assets	1,015	1,362
Regulatory assets	433	460
Assets of discontinued operations held for sale	30,330	30,747
Current liabilities	14,100	16,212
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits	1,803	1,308
Contributions in aid of construction	10,935	10,935
Other liabilities	1,147	1,194
Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	27,985	29,649
Net assets	$2,345	$1,098

Capitalization_Details

Capitalization (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 02, 2013	31-May-13	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Capitalization [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Split	$17,655	'	'	'
Stock Distribution	25.00%	25.00%	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.50	'	$0.50	$0.50
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	1.25	1.25	'	'

Fair_Value_Of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Funds restricted for construction activity	$47	$47	'	'
Loans payable	40,362	36,740	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	3,858	5,058	4,272	5,521
Customers' advances for construction	$78,394	$73,892	'	'

Fair_Value_Of_Financial_Instru3

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Carrying Amounts And Estimated Fair Values Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	$1,599,565	$1,554,871
Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	$1,680,333	$1,540,296

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_Sc

Net Income Per Common Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net Income Per Common Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Average common shares outstanding during the period for basic computation	177,058	175,983	176,949	175,701
Dilutive effect of employee stock-based compensation	954	1,095	919	897
Average common shares outstanding during the period for diluted computation	178,012	177,078	177,868	176,598

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
2009 Plan [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of shares authorized for issuance	6,250,000	'
Maximum percentage of shares available for issuance may be issued as restricted stock	50.00%	'
Maximum number of shares subject to grants to any one individual in any one year	250,000	'
Underlying stock option and restricted stock awards available for grant	4,471,866	'
Performance Share Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Performance period specified in grant, in years	'3 years	'
Weighted average fair value of stock awards granted	$25.31	$26.88
Performance Share Units [Member] \| Minimum [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of target award amount the grantee may earn	0.00%	'
Performance Share Units [Member] \| Maximum [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Vesting period, in years	'3 years	'
Percentage of target award amount the grantee may earn	200.00%	'
Amortization period of fair value of shares, in months	'36 months	'
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted period	'3 years	'
Weighted average fair value of stock awards granted	$24.80	$23.28
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted average fair value of stock awards granted	$25.19	$25.09

StockBased_Compensation_Summar

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Nonvested PSU Transactions) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Granted	212,920	'
Performance Share Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Nonvested stock units at beginning of period, Number of Share Units	528,092	'
Granted	143,630	'
Performance criteria adjustment, Number of Share Units	16,555	'
Forfeited, number of share units	-6,422	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	18,000	'
Share unit awards issued, Number of Share Units	-174,148	'
Nonvested stock units at end of period, number of share units	525,707	'
Nonvested stock units at beginning of period, weighted average fair value	$21.25	'
Granted, weighted average fair value	$25.31	$26.88
Performance criteria adjustment, Weighted Average Fair Value	$19.45	'
Forfeited, weighted average fair value	$23	'
Stock units vested and paid, weighted average fair value	$19.51	'
Share unit awards issued, Weighted Average Fair Value	$18.93	'
Nonvested stock units at end of period, Weighted Average Fair Value	$22.99	'

StockBased_Compensation_Summar1

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Nonvested RSU Transactions) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Granted	212,920	'
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Nonvested stock units at beginning of period, Number of Share Units	112,666	'
Granted	41,150	'
Stock units vested but not paid, number of stock units	-5,750	'
Stock units vested and paid, number of stock units	-24,772	'
Forfeited, number of share units	'	'
Nonvested stock units at end of period, number of share units	123,294	'
Nonvested stock units at beginning of period, weighted average fair value	$20.16	'
Granted, weighted average fair value	$24.80	$23.28
Stock units vested but not paid weighted average fair value	$17.99	'
Stock units vested and paid, weighted average fair value	$17.77	'
Forfeited, weighted average fair value	'	'
Nonvested stock units at end of period, Weighted Average Fair Value	$22.29	'

StockBased_Compensation_Summar2

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Compensation Costs) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation within opertions and maintenance expense	'	'	'	$30
Income tax benefit	23	85	96	323
Performance Share Units [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation within opertions and maintenance expense	1,467	965	2,469	1,681
Income tax benefit	601	393	1,011	684
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation within opertions and maintenance expense	295	221	532	396
Income tax benefit	122	90	220	163
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation within opertions and maintenance expense	445	494	537	586
Income tax benefit	$185	$205	$223	$243

StockBased_Compensation_Summar3

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock Option Transactions) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Exercised, Shares	-309,990
Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding at beginning of period, Shares	1,538,110
Forfeited, Shares	'
Expired, Shares	-3,706
Exercised, Shares	-309,990
Outstanding at end of period, Shares	1,224,414
Outstanding at beginning of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	16.82
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'
Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price	17.87
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	15.14
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	17.25
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Life (years)	'3 years 4 months 24 days
Outstanding at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	10,988

StockBased_Compensation_Summar4

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Nonvested Share Activity b Restricted Stock) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Granted	212,920	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Nonvested stock units at beginning of period, Number of Share Units	62,500	'
Granted	14,000	'
Stock units vested and paid, number of stock units	-45,250	'
Forfeited, number of share units	'	'
Nonvested stock units at end of period, number of share units	31,250	'
Nonvested stock units at beginning of period, weighted average fair value	$17.70	'
Granted, weighted average fair value	$25.19	$25.09
Stock units vested and paid, weighted average fair value	$20.02	'
Forfeited, weighted average fair value	'	'
Nonvested stock units at end of period, Weighted Average Fair Value	$17.70	'

Pension_Plans_And_Other_Postre2

Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Cash contributions made by the Company	$17,875
Scenario, Forecast [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation	11,417
Scenario, Forecast [Member] \| Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Cash contributions made by the Company	$2,009

Pension_Plans_And_Other_Postre3

Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$1,143	$1,446	$2,286	$2,892
Interest cost	3,512	3,165	7,024	6,330
Expected return on plan assets	-4,305	-3,693	-8,610	-7,386
Amortization of prior service cost	69	57	138	114
Amortization of actuarial loss	500	2,016	1,000	4,032
Net periodic benefit cost	919	2,991	1,838	5,982
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	283	425	595	850
Interest cost	722	667	1,459	1,334
Expected return on plan assets	-686	-560	-1,369	-1,120
Amortization of prior service cost	-68	-74	-142	-148
Amortization of actuarial loss	59	345	141	690
Net periodic benefit cost	$310	$803	$684	$1,606

Water_And_Wastewater_Rates_Det

Water And Wastewater Rates (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
North Carolina, Ohio, New Jersey, Virginia, and Indiana [Member]	'
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]	'
Base rate increase designed to increase total operating revenues on an annual basis	$4,502
Illinois and New Jersey [Member]	'
Water And Wastewater Rates [Line Items]	'
Infrastructure rehabilitation surcharges	$1,558

Taxes_Other_Than_Income_Taxes_1

Taxes Other Than Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Utilities Operating Expense, Taxes	$13,026	$13,102	$25,128	$26,500
Property [Member]	'	'	'	'
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Utilities Operating Expense, Taxes	6,254	6,350	11,078	12,794
Capital Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Utilities Operating Expense, Taxes	521	578	1,023	1,112
Gross Receipts, Excise And Franchise [Member]	'	'	'	'
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Utilities Operating Expense, Taxes	2,970	2,940	5,749	5,621
Payroll [Member]	'	'	'	'
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Utilities Operating Expense, Taxes	1,610	1,655	4,263	4,074
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Utilities Operating Expense, Taxes	$1,671	$1,579	$3,015	$2,899

Segment_Information_Narrative_

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
	segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Operating Segments	10
Reportable Segments	1
Reportable Segment [Member]	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Operating Segments	8
Not Quantitatively Significant [Member]	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Operating Segments	2

Segment_Information_Companys_S

Segment Information (Company's Segment Information, Continuing Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	$195,307	$193,943	$377,979	$372,495
Operations and maintenance expense	70,375	70,412	142,061	138,206
Depreciation	31,226	29,311	62,207	58,356
Operating income	79,934	79,750	146,704	146,688
Interest expense, net of AFUDC	18,156	18,718	36,299	37,441
Income tax expense (benefit)	5,849	6,765	11,041	13,552
Income (loss) from continuing operations	54,818	53,004	97,219	93,868
Capital expenditures	'	'	131,966	134,722
Regulated [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	189,678	189,773	367,877	364,178
Operations and maintenance expense	67,516	67,494	135,972	132,904
Depreciation	31,224	29,182	62,105	58,692
Operating income	77,436	79,250	143,855	144,800
Interest expense, net of AFUDC	17,045	17,069	33,849	34,020
Income tax expense (benefit)	5,783	7,696	11,869	15,048
Income (loss) from continuing operations	54,745	54,515	98,366	95,814
Capital expenditures	'	'	131,092	134,313
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	5,629	4,170	10,102	8,317
Operations and maintenance expense	2,859	2,918	6,089	5,302
Depreciation	2	129	102	-336
Operating income	2,498	500	2,849	1,888
Interest expense, net of AFUDC	1,111	1,649	2,450	3,421
Income tax expense (benefit)	66	-931	-828	-1,496
Income (loss) from continuing operations	73	-1,511	-1,147	-1,946
Capital expenditures	'	'	$874	$409

Segment_Information_Companys_S1

Segment Information (Company's Segment Information, Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	$5,191,525	$5,051,817
Regulated [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	5,038,104	4,893,573
Other And Eliminations [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	$153,421	$158,244

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Aggregate amount accrued for loss contingencies	$12,207
Amount probable of recovery through insurance	1,330
Insurance reserve for employee medical benefit program	$1,965

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits resulting in net operating loss Carryforward	$28,910,000	'	$28,910,000	'	$28,690,000	'
Effective income tax rate	9.60%	11.30%	10.20%	12.60%	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	11,282,000	'	11,282,000	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	'	0	'	0	'	0
Federal [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Change in operating loss carryforward	'	'	33,983,000	'	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards	224,111,000	'	224,111,000	'	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance	0	'	0	'	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration beginning dates	'	'	31-Dec-31	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits resulting in net operating loss Carryforward	62,924,000	'	62,924,000	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	287,035,000	'	287,035,000	'	'	'
State [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Change in operating loss carryforward	'	'	876,000	'	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards	546,623,000	'	546,623,000	'	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance	5,214,000	'	5,214,000	'	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration beginning dates	'	'	31-Dec-23	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits resulting in net operating loss Carryforward	86,207,000	'	86,207,000	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	$632,829,000	'	$632,829,000	'	'	'