The York Water Company

The York Water Company is the oldest investor-owned utility in the United States, established in 1816. Headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, its core business involves the impounding, purification, and distribution of water, alongside the collection, conveyance, and treatment of wastewater. The company's mission is to provide safe, dependable, high-quality water, wastewater, and related services to its customers at reasonable rates, while fostering an environment that encourages employee performance and ensures a fair return for shareholders.

Serving over 214,000 people across 58 municipalities in York, Adams, Franklin, and Lancaster Counties in south-central Pennsylvania, The York Water Company offers comprehensive water and wastewater utility services. Its operations include managing water treatment and distribution systems, utilizing sources such as the Codorus Creek, Lake Williams, Lake Redman, and a pipeline from the Susquehanna River. The company also operates various wastewater collection and treatment systems.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Joseph "JT" Hand, The York Water Company maintains a strong market position as a regulated utility with a long history of consistent dividends. Recent activities include a public offering of common stock in April 2026 to support capital investments, debt repayment, and potential acquisitions. In February 2026, the company settled a rate request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, which will lead to increased revenues to fund critical infrastructure upgrades. The company also expanded its wastewater operations through acquisitions in early 2026.