Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Feb. 24, 2021 |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000078128 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Feb. 24, 2021 |
Entity Registrant Name | Essential Utilities, Inc. |
Entity Incorporation, State or 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 Class A [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $.50 par value |
Trading Symbol | WTRG |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Tangible Equity Units [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Title of 12(b) Security | 6.00% Tangible Equity Units |
Trading Symbol | WTRU |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |