YORK WATER CO
The York Water Company (Nasdaq: YORW) is an investor-owned, public utility company based in York, Pennsylvania and operating throughout Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1816 by a group of local businessmen concerned about fire protection.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
The York Water Company (Nasdaq: YORW) is an investor-owned, public utility company based in York, Pennsylvania and operating throughout Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1816 by a group of local businessmen concerned about fire protection. [3]
The company is the oldest investor-owned utility in the nation, and has the longest record of issuing consecutive dividends, which it has paid since 1816. [3]
The company serves an estimated population of 190,000 through approximately 66,000 service connections across 48 municipalities. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, The York Water Company. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: YORW (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [1]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [2]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was YORK WATER CO founded?
Founded: 1816. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Sources and review dates
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — The York Water Company (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.