Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Apr. 13, 2020 |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000078128 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 13, 2020 |
Entity Registrant Name | ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | PA |
Entity File Number | 001-06659 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 23-1702594 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 762 West Lancaster Avenue |
Entity Address, City or Town | Bryn Mawr |
Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19010-3489 |
City Area Code | (610) |
Local Phone Number | 527-8000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Common Stock .50 Par Value [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | Common stock, $.50 par value |
Trading Symbol | WTRG |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Capital Units [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 6.00% Tangible Equity Units |
Trading Symbol | WTRU |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |