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Soliciting
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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 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.
| 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.
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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