t67862_defa14a.htm
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On April 2, 2010, Aqua America, Inc. (“Aqua America”) filed definitive proxy materials relating to its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held on May 13, 2010.  The following letter was mailed to certain shareholders of Aqua America on April 26, 2010 as a reminder to such shareholders to vote their shares and/or return proxies for the Annual Meeting.  This letter may be deemed “soliciting materials” within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder.
 
 
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  Aqua America, Inc. www.aquaamerica.com
  762 W. Lancaster Avenue  
  Bryn Mawr, PA 19010  
 
 
  April 26, 2010
 
 
Dear Fellow Shareholder:

You recently received proxy materials in connection with the annual meeting of shareholders of Aqua America, Inc. (“Aqua America”).   According to our latest records, your PROXY VOTE for this meeting HAS NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED.
 
Please Vote Today.
 

Your Board of Directors recommends that you vote “FOR” each of the nominees to the Board, “FOR” the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent auditors for the year 2010, and “AGAINST” a shareholder proposal regarding the preparation and publication of a sustainability report.
  
Due to a recent change in NYSE rules, stockbrokers, banks and other nominees who hold shares for you are no longer allowed to vote your shares in the election of directors unless they have received your specific voting instructions. Therefore, regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important that they be represented and voted in accordance with your instructions at the annual meeting.

 
Your vote is important to us and we need your support.
 

Electronic voting is available for you.  The voting process is quick, easy and free.
 
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VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: You may cast your vote by logging into the Internet address located on the enclosed proxy form and following the instructions on the website.
     
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VOTE BY TOUCHTONE PHONE: You may cast your vote by calling the toll-free number on the enclosed proxy form. Please follow the instructions on your proxy form to cast your vote.
     
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VOTE BY MAIL: You may also cast your vote by mail.  Simply sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy form in the postage-prepaid return envelope provided.
 
 
Even if you plan to attend the meeting, please vote your shares now so that your vote can be counted without delay.

Thank you in advance for your support and for acting promptly.

On behalf of your Board of Directors,

Roy H. Stahl
Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, and Secretary