aquaamerica_defa14a.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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SCHEDULE 14A
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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
 
 
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AQUA AMERICA, INC.
 
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
 
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)

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On March 31, 2011, Aqua America, Inc. (“Aqua America”) filed definitive proxy materials relating to its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held on May 12, 2011. The following letter was mailed to certain shareholders of Aqua America on April 20, 2011 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.
 
 


  Aqua America, Inc.
          www.aquaamerica.com
  
  762 W. Lancaster Avenue
  Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

April 19, 2011
 
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
 
You recently received proxy materials in connection with the annual meeting of shareholders of Aqua America, Inc. (the “Company”). 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
Due to a change in New York Stock Exchange rules, stockbrokers, banks and other nominees who hold shares for you are no longer allowed to vote your shares on any of the proposals described above other than the ratification of the appointment of the independent auditors unless they have received your specific voting instructions. Regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important that you vote so that your shares are represented 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.
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,  
 
Nicholas DeBenedictis
  
Chairman and President