BRYN MAWR, Pa. (AP) _ Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) on Monday reported earnings of $199.4 million in its first quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of 76 cents.

The water utility posted revenue of $699.3 million in the period.

Essential Utilities expects full-year earnings to be $1.75 to $1.80 per share.

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