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GREENVILLE \u2014 Essential Utilities Inc. announced its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has completed its $18 million purchase of the Greenville Municipal Water Authority.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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