GREENVILLE — Essential Utilities Inc. announced its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has completed its $18 million purchase of the Greenville Municipal Water Authority.

The system serves over 2,900 customers in Greenville as well as Hempfield and West Salem townships. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the sale Jan. 15.

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