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T h e   Y o r k   W a t e r   C o m p a n y

2020 Annual Report

Adapting to the   p r e s e n t

  for a Sustainable  f u t u r e

Skilled Maintenance Men Evan Sterner and Jordan Smith suspend the Company’s banner in front of our 
corporate headquarters at 130 East Market Street in preparation for “That Good York Water Day” on 
November 24, 2020. Evan and Jordan represent the foundation of our Company – our employees.

William Morris, President and CEO during The York Water Company’s 180th year and 500th dividend, 
and JT Hand, President and CEO during The York Water Company’s 205th year and 600th dividend,  
come together in celebration of the history of our Company.

T h e   Y o r k   W a t e r   C o m p a n y   2 0 2 0   A n n u a l   R e p o r t

Committed to AdAptAbility, perseverAnCe, 
And sustAinAbility

dediCAted to  
prudent investment 
in the people, 
proCesses, And 
infrAstruCture of 
our utility systems

In 2020, The York WaTer CompanY ConTInued To provIde safe and relIable WaTer and 
WasTeWaTer servICes To our CusTomers – and sustained our historic record of increased earnings and
growth for shareholders. This was accomplished amid the COVID-19 Pandemic – requiring adapTabIlITY and 
perseveranCe at many service and operational scales. The York Water Company remained open throughout the 
pandemic, as Governor Wolf’s orders allowed. Residential consumption increased – and new adaptations were 
necessary – such as increased sanitation practices and the installation of a payment window off our main parking lot 
for “no-contact” customer transactions.

We reached a major milestone in 2020, as the only publicly-traded company in U.S. history to ever reach 600 
consecutive dividends. This kind of susTaInabIlITY can be attributed to our history of strong Board Leadership –  
and the contributions of all York Water employees, past and present. In recognition of this achievement, a  
dIvIdend Grove – 600 trees of 12 different varieties, including Red Maple, White Oak, and Eastern White Pine,  
will be planted in York Water’s Reservoir Park – with the first tree having been planted during a ceremony 
 in October 2020. This community park, with walking trails and the best view of The City of York, is also the location  
of The York Water Company Filtration Plant facility.

On November 23, 2020, The York Water Company was invited to virtually ring the closing bell at NASDAQ – 
celebrating our 600th declared dividend and 20th Anniversary of being listed on NASDAQ. As America’s Oldest Public 
Company and Oldest Investor-Owned Utility – The York Water Company extended America’s longest consecutive 
dividend payment record while increasing our quarterly dividend for the 24th consecutive year.

New acquisitions continued in 2020, including the Felton Borough Wastewater System, Letterkenny Township 
Wastewater System (the first YWC acquisition in Franklin County), and Amblebrook Water and Wastewater Systems in 
Adams County. Additionally, The York Water Company invested over $32 million in construction expenditures for 
various replacements, improvement to infrastructure, and routine improvements to water and wastewater pipes, 
service lines,  and other facilities.

In spite of the many challenges of 2020, The York Water Company adapted and achieved operational and financial 
success – due to solid leadership – and the dedICaTIon, TalenT, and hard Work of all our employees. We are 
committed to our customers and our mission to provide quality water and wastewater services to the communities we 
serve. Prudent investment, operational preparedness, and tenacity through adversity have been our hallmarks, and our 
focus on these fundamentals served our Company well in 2020.

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J T  Hand
President and
Chief Executive  
Officer

Dear Shareholders,

Perhaps  not  since  the  Spanish  Flu  Pandemic  of  1918  have  the  customers  and 
communities served by York Water been more reliant upon our Company and our 
superior  utility  services  to  address  their  residential,  commercial,  and  industrial 
hygiene  needs.  By  the  1st  of  April,  “wash  your  hands”  became  not  only  a 
mantra, but also a plea to defend against the novel coronavirus. As alcohol-based 
hand  sanitizer  disappeared  from  shelves,  the  Centers  for  Disease  Control  and 
Prevention reminded us of the efficacy of washing hands with soapy water for 20 
seconds, perhaps while humming the “Happy Birthday” song. Just as we stood 
ready in 1918, so too did York Water’s Employees and Directors stand at the ready 
and respond without hesitation or fail in 2020.

Transitions of Leadership
In  2020, York  Water  welcomed Alex  Chiaruttini  to  the  leadership  team  as  Chief 
Administrative  Officer  and  General  Counsel.  This  position  was  newly  created 
in order to continue expanding the knowledge base and skillset of the executive 
team, and Alex has already proven to be an asset.

Mark Wheeler became the Chief Operating Officer of York Water in 2020, filling 
the position after the previous COO, JT Hand, transitioned to President and CEO. 
Mark led the York Water Operations team through a successful year of projects, 
improvements, and renovations of our infrastructure to better serve the water and 
wastewater needs of the communities that we serve. 

Matt Poff completed another year as Chief Financial Officer of York Water, adding 
invaluable  financial  expertise  to  the  executive  team  and  leading  York  Water 
through a successful financial year.

The steadfast leadership of York Water is crucial to the mission and success of our 
Company in providing quality water and wastewater services to our community.

Alexandra C. Chiaruttini

Mark A. Wheeler

Matthew E. Poff, CPA

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The York Water Company 2020 Annual ReportIn September of 2020, James Cawley retired as a Director of The York Water Company 
and was elected a Director Emeritus in gratitude of his four years of unparalleled public 
utility and regulatory knowledge, experience, and wisdom provided to York Water.

Another Year of  
Record Performance –  
An Unequalled Milestone
On  November  23,  2020,  our 
Board  of  Directors  declared 
York  Water’s  600th  consecutive 
dividend,  representing  a  205-
year  history  of  shareholder 
return  dating  back  to  our 
founding in 1816. Concurrently, 
the  quarterly 
we 
dividend  rate  by  4%,  the  24th 
consecutive year we have raised 
our  dividend.  To  celebrate 
this  unmatched  record,  our 
employees  and  Directors  were 
invited  to  virtually  ring  the 
closing  bell  on  NASDAQ.  Achieving  this  historic  milestone  is  a  testament  to 
the  prudence  of  York  Water’s  investment  strategy  and  our  Directors’  focus  on 
accountability,  responsibility,  reliability,  and  innovation  in  delivering  water  and 
wastewater  services.  Just  as  our  employees  stood  with  the  communities  we  served 
through the Civil War, the Pandemic of 1918, and both World Wars, so too have they 
stood  fast  through  the  COVID-19  pandemic.  The  ceremony  was  dedicated  to  our 
Mission Essential Utility Employees, whose technical capacity and steadfast tenacity 
kept the businesses, the homes, and the engine of our local economy running.

Director Michael Gang, Esq., on behalf of the Board of 
Directors, presented Director Emeritus James Cawley with 
a Resolution of Appreciation for his years of dedication to 
the Board of Directors.

raised 

In 2013, we initiated a share repurchase program to add value for our shareholders. 
The  Board  of  Directors  authorized  us  to  repurchase  up  to  1,200,000  shares  of  the 
Company’s common stock from time to time. No shares were repurchased this year. 
As of December 31, 2020, 618,004 shares remain available for repurchase. 

We  are  only  including  a  summary  of  our  financial  results  in  this  annual  report. 
Please  refer  to  our  annual  SEC  10K  Report,  which  was  delivered  with  this  report, 
or  can  be  downloaded  from  the  investor  relations  section  of  our  website  at   
www.yorkwater.com for a more detailed review of our financial performance.

Acquisitions and Westward Expansion
York Water closed on three acquisitions in 2020 and expanded its certificated territory 
to  three  more  municipalities.  With  the  acquisition  of  the  Letterkenny  Township 
Municipal Authority’s wastewater treatment system, York Water now serves customers 
across  York, Adams, and Franklin Counties. Our number of customers served grew 
by 1,270, for a 2020 customer growth of 1.8%. While our Governor’s orders required 
non-essential businesses to close or reduce hours, York Water’s doors remained open, 
and  we  adapted  our  regulatory  filings  and  legal  consultancy  to  virtual  and  socially 
separate environments.

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The York Water Company 2020 Annual ReportFelton Acquisition
“Seven days after receiving approval from 
the  PUC  we  went  through  a  successful, 
remote settlement. One week later and York 
Water initiated wastewater support to our 
residents.  We  have  a  great  relationship 
with  York  Water,  and  we  are  confident 
that  our  residents’  wastewater  needs  
are now in York Water’s capable hands.” 
— Joy Flinchbaugh, Felton Borough 
   Secretary/Treasurer

Letterkenny Acquisition

“From the outset of our discussions, we knew that York Water was the right partner for Letterkenny 
Township Municipal Authority.  We are community focused, and York Water’s history of community 
engagement  and  customer  focus  were  exactly  what  we  wanted  as  we  pursued  this  agreement.”  
— Charles Myers, Letterkenny Township Municipal Authority Chairman

Amblebrook Acquisition

“In  York  Water,  we  have  found  a   top-
rated  utility  provider  that  understands 
the  business  of  water  and  wastewater 
operations.  We  are  confident  that  York 
Water will deliver superior utility service 
to  our  residents  at  Amblebrook,  so  we 
can  continue  to  focus  on  providing  first-
class  residential  support  and  community 
amenities as this community grows.”
—  Pete  Martin, Community Development 

Manager for CCD Rock Creek 

As the Company closes our 204th year of service, it is hard to capture the 
true  scale  of  achievement  our  Company  has  realized  this  past  year.  There  will 
be  volumes  written  about  2020  and  the  impact  a  novel  coronavirus  had  on  our 
Community  and  our  Country.  In  spite  of  the  impediments  cast  before  us,  the 
Company secured record earnings, record growth, and a record milestone. These 
achievements were only possible through centuries of prudent investment in the 
people, processes, and infrastructure of our utility systems. Through investment, 
we  have  secured  resilient  and  redundant  systems,  and  we  take  great  pride  in 
the  recognition  bestowed  upon  our  Company  by  the  elected  officials  of  our 
community. We are grateful to our shareholders for their trust and confidence in 
our Nation’s Oldest Investor- Owned Utility.

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The York Water Company 2020 Annual Report“No single other company has done more for the people of the City of York than  
The York Water Company.” — Mayor Michael Helfrich, City of York, Pennsylvania

Following the NASDAQ closing bell ringing ceremony, local dignitaries declared November 24, 2020  
as “That Good York Water Day.” York County President Commissioner Julie Wheeler and City of York  
Mayor Michael Helfrich joined our CEO and President JT Hand outside of our Downtown York headquarters 
to honor York Water and presented the official proclamation.

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Highlights of Our 205th Year 

(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

Summary of Operations 

For The Year

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Operating revenues .....................
Operating expenses .....................
Operating income .......................
Interest expense ..........................
Gain on life insurance ..................
Gain on sale of land ....................
Other income (expenses), net .........
Income before income taxes ...........
Income taxes .............................
Net income .................................

Per Share of Common Stock

Book value ...............................
Earnings per share:

Basic ...................................
Diluted ................................
Weighted average number of shares  
   outstanding during the year:

Basic ...................................
Diluted ..................................
Cash dividends declared per share ...

Utility Plant

Original cost,

$

53,852

$

51,578

$

48,437

$

48,589

$

47,584

29,421

24,431

4,177

515

–

(2,153)

18,616

2,018

16,598 

10.97

1.27

1.27

$

$

27,792

23,786

4,758

–

–

(2,386)

16,642

2,240

14,402 

10.31

1.11

1.11

$

$

25,920

22,517

5,280

–

–

(1,370)

15,867

2,491

13,376 

9.75

1.04

1.04

$

$

24,896

23,693

4,484

–

–

(1 692)

17,517

4,543

12,974 

9.28

1.01

1.01

$

$

23,414

24,170

5,037

–

36

(1,914)

17,255

5,409

11,846 

8.87

0.92

0.92

$

$

13,033,681

12,964,080

12,903,568

12,849,123

12,845,955

13,034,520

12,966,292

12,903,836

12,849,171

12,845,973

0.7280

0.7001

0.6731

0.6472

0.6267

net of acquisition adjustments ....
Construction expenditures ............

$

434,963 

$

398,065 

$

377,676 

$

362,533 

$

339,745 

32,123

18,425

16,882

24,602

13,158

Other

Total assets ...............................

$

406,957

$

363,529

$

345,140

$

332,030

$

320,494

Long-term debt including current  
   portion ..................................

123,573

101,035

93,358

90,142

84,653

For Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, please refer to Item 7 in the 
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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The York Water Company 2020 Annual Report 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholder Information 

Market Information

The common stock of The York Water Company is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol YORW.

Shareholders  of  record  (excluding  individual  participants  in  securities  positions  listings)  as  of  December  31,  2020,  numbered 

approximately 1,982.

Financial Reports and Investor Relations

The Company makes available free of charge, on or through its website (www.yorkwater.com), its annual report on Form 10-K, 

its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to 

Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after the Company electronically files such material 

with, or furnishes it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC.  The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov that 

contains reports, proxy statements, and other information about SEC registrants, including the Company.

Shareholders  may  request,  without  charge,  copies  of  the  Company’s  financial  reports.    Such  requests,  as  well  as  other  investor 

relations inquiries, should be addressed to:

Molly E. Norton
Investor Relations &
Communications Administrator

The York Water Company
130 East Market Street 
York, PA 17401

(717) 718-2942
(800) 750-5561
mollyn@yorkwater.com

Stock Exchange  
Listing
The Company’s common  
shares trade on the NASDAQ  
Global Select Market. 

The trading symbol is YORW.

Independent 
Auditors
Baker Tilly US, LLP
Suite 200 
221 West Philadelphia Street 
York, PA 17401

Transfer Agent 
& Registrar 
Broadridge Corporate Issuer 
Solutions, Inc.
P.O. Box 1342
Brentwood, NY 11717 
(844) 317-3311 (toll free) 
Internet:
http://shareholder.broadridge.com/YORW

Annual Meeting 
Information
Monday, May 3, 2021 
1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Meeting live via the Internet − please visit
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/YORW2021

Shareholders will need the control number found 
on their proxy card or Notice Regarding the 
Availability of Proxy Materials.

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The York Water Company 2020 Annual ReportSupplemental Information (Unaudited) 

(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

Year ended December 31

Selected Financial Data

Income

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Operating Revenues ......................................................................................................

Operating Expenses .......................................................................................................

Operating Income ..........................................................................................................

Interest Expense .............................................................................................................

Net Income ......................................................................................................................

Percent Change in Net Income Compared to Prior Year .........................................

Common Stock Dividends ............................................................................................

Dividend Payout Ratio ..................................................................................................

$ 53,852 

$ 29,421 

$ 24,431 

$ 4,177 

$ 16,598 

15.2%

$ 9,490 

57.2%

$ 51,578 

$ 27,792 

$ 23,786 

$ 4,758 

$ 14,402 

7.7%

$ 9,083 

63.1%

$ 48,437 

$ 25,920 

$ 22,517 

$ 5,280 

$ 13,376 

3.1%

$ 8,690 

65.0%

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Basic .........................................

13,033,681

12,964,080

12,903,568

Basic & Diluted Earnings Per Weighted Average Common Share.........................

$ 1.27 

$ 1.11 

$ 1.04 

Number of Common Shares Outstanding .................................................................

13,060,817

13,014,898

12,943,536

ROE on Year End Common Equity .............................................................................

Common Stock Dividends Per Share ..........................................................................

Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities ...............................................................

11.6%

$ 0.7280 

$ 20,235 

10.7%

$ 0.7001 

$ 18,881 

10.6%

$ 0.6731 

$ 18,372 

Balance Sheet

Common Stockholders' Equity ....................................................................................

Long-Term Debt Including Current Maturities .........................................................

Total Capitalization ........................................................................................................

Percent Common Stockholders' Equity ......................................................................

Percent Long-Term Debt ...............................................................................................

$ 143,252 

$ 123,573 

$ 266,825 

54%

46%

$ 134,185 

$ 101,035 

$ 235,220 

57%

43%

$ 126,195 

$ 93,358 

$ 219,553 

57%

43%

$ 48,589 

$ 24,896 

$ 23,693 

$ 4,484 

$ 12,974 

9.5%

$ 8,318 

64.1%

$ 47,584 

$ 23,414 

$ 24,170 

$ 5,037 

$ 11,846 

-5.1%

$ 8,051 

68.0%

$ 47,089 

$ 23,294 

$ 23,795 

$ 4,976 

$ 12,489 

8.8%

$ 7,743 

62.0%

$ 45,900 

$ 22,593 

$ 23,307 

$ 4,996 

$ 11,484 

19.0%

$ 7,443 

64.8%

$ 42,383 

$ 21,217 

$ 21,166 

$ 5,267 

$ 9,654 

3.8%

$ 7,214 

74.7%

$ 41,447 

$ 20,331 

$ 21,116 

$ 5,249 

$ 9,303 

2.4%

$ 6,929 

74.5%

$ 40,629 

$ 20,091 

$ 20,538 

$ 5,260 

$ 9,084 

1.7%

$ 6,708 

73.8%

$ 39,005 

$ 18,735 

$ 20,270 

$ 4,894 

$ 8,929 

18.9%

$ 6,506 

72.9%

12,849,123

12,845,955

12,831,687

12,879,912

12,928,040

12,847,160

12,734,420

12,626,660

$ 1.01 

$ 0.92 

$ 0.97 

$ 0.89 

$ 0.75 

$ 0.72 

$ 0.71 

$ 0.71 

12,872,742

12,852,295

12,812,377

12,830,521

12,979,281

12,918,633

12,791,671

12,692,054

10.9%

$ 0.6472 

$ 20,111 

10.4%

$ 0.6267 

$ 19,365 

11.5%

$ 0.6040 

$ 20,710 

11.0%

$ 0.5788 

$ 18,766 

9.3%

$ 0.5580 

$ 18,438 

9.3%

$ 0.5391 

$ 16,422 

9.5%

$ 0.5266 

$ 17,474 

9.8%

$ 0.5150 

$ 14,755 

$ 119,405 

$ 90,142 

$ 209,547 

57%

43%

$ 114,061 

$ 84,653 

$ 198,714 

57%

43%

$ 109,070 

$ 84,562 

$ 193,632 

56%

44%

$ 104,563 

$ 82,312 

$ 186,875 

56%

44%

$ 103,511 

$ 82,741 

$ 186,252 

56%

44%

$ 99,825 

$ 82,684 

$ 95,265 

$ 82,621 

$ 91,257 

$ 82,672 

$ 182,509 

$ 177,886 

$ 173,929 

55%

45%

54%

46%

52%

48%

Net Utility Plant .............................................................................................................

$ 343,623 

$ 313,224 

$ 299,157 

$ 288,787 

$ 270,907 

$ 261,420 

$ 253,194 

$ 244,237 

$ 239,539 

$ 232,277 

$ 227,677 

Operating data

Revenue Class

Residential .......................................................................................................................

Commercial and Industrial...........................................................................................

Other ................................................................................................................................

Total Operating Revenues ............................................................................................

$ 35,733 

$ 14,068 

$ 4,051 

$ 53,852 

$ 33,409 

$ 14,441 

$ 3,728 

$ 51,578 

$ 31,281 

$ 13,578 

$ 3,578 

$ 48,437 

$ 31,257 

$ 13,729 

$ 3,603 

$ 48,589 

$ 30,218 

$ 13,760 

$ 3,606 

$ 47,584 

$ 29,761 

$ 13,822 

$ 3,506 

$ 47,089 

$ 29,165 

$ 13,267 

$ 3,468 

$ 45,900 

$ 26,873 

$ 12,299 

$ 3,211 

$ 42,383 

$ 26,192 

$ 12,114 

$ 3,141 

$ 41,447 

$ 25,750 

$ 11,820 

$ 3,059 

$ 40,629 

$ 24,550 

$ 11,440 

$ 3,015 

$ 39,005 

Construction Expenditures

Other Operating Data

$ 32,123 

$ 18,425 

$ 16,882 

$ 24,602 

$ 13,158 

$ 13,844 

$ 14,139 

$ 9,852 

$ 11,543 

$ 9,472 

$ 10,541 

Number of Customers ...................................................................................................

Number of Employees ..................................................................................................

Common Shareholders ..................................................................................................

Book Value Per Common Share ...................................................................................

Market Value at Year End .............................................................................................

Market Value to Book Value .........................................................................................

P.E Ratio ...........................................................................................................................

72,681

108

1,982

$ 10.97

$ 46.60

425%

36.7

71,411

106

1,998

$ 10.31

$ 46.11

447%

41.5

70,263

109

1,999

$ 9.75

$ 32.06

329%

30.8

69,604

102

2,011

$ 9.28

$ 33.90

365%

33.6

67,052

103

2,052

$ 8.87

$ 38.20

431%

41.5

66,087

107

2,007

$ 8.51

$ 24.94

293%

25.7

65,102

107

2,002

$ 8.15

$ 23.21

285%

26.1

64,118

104

2,023

$ 7.98

$ 20.93

262%

27.9

63,779

105

1,786

$ 7.73

$ 17.57

227%

24.4

62,738

106

1,658

$ 7.45

$ 17.64

237%

24.8

62,505

111

1,649

$ 7.19

$ 17.29

240%

24.4

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The York Water Company 2020 Annual ReportYear ended December 31

Selected Financial Data

Income

Operating Revenues ......................................................................................................

Operating Expenses .......................................................................................................

Operating Income ..........................................................................................................

Interest Expense .............................................................................................................

Net Income ......................................................................................................................

Percent Change in Net Income Compared to Prior Year .........................................

Common Stock Dividends ............................................................................................

Dividend Payout Ratio ..................................................................................................

$ 53,852 

$ 29,421 

$ 24,431 

$ 4,177 

$ 16,598 

15.2%

$ 9,490 

57.2%

$ 51,578 

$ 27,792 

$ 23,786 

$ 4,758 

$ 14,402 

7.7%

$ 9,083 

63.1%

$ 48,437 

$ 25,920 

$ 22,517 

$ 5,280 

$ 13,376 

3.1%

$ 8,690 

65.0%

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Basic .........................................

13,033,681

12,964,080

12,903,568

Basic & Diluted Earnings Per Weighted Average Common Share.........................

$ 1.27 

$ 1.11 

$ 1.04 

Number of Common Shares Outstanding .................................................................

13,060,817

13,014,898

12,943,536

ROE on Year End Common Equity .............................................................................

Common Stock Dividends Per Share ..........................................................................

Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities ...............................................................

11.6%

$ 0.7280 

$ 20,235 

10.7%

$ 0.7001 

$ 18,881 

10.6%

$ 0.6731 

$ 18,372 

Balance Sheet

Common Stockholders' Equity ....................................................................................

Long-Term Debt Including Current Maturities .........................................................

Total Capitalization ........................................................................................................

Percent Common Stockholders' Equity ......................................................................

Percent Long-Term Debt ...............................................................................................

$ 143,252 

$ 123,573 

$ 266,825 

54%

46%

$ 134,185 

$ 101,035 

$ 235,220 

57%

43%

$ 126,195 

$ 93,358 

$ 219,553 

57%

43%

Supplemental Information (Unaudited) 

(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

$ 48,589 

$ 24,896 

$ 23,693 

$ 4,484 

$ 12,974 

9.5%

$ 8,318 

64.1%

$ 47,584 

$ 23,414 

$ 24,170 

$ 5,037 

$ 11,846 

-5.1%

$ 8,051 

68.0%

$ 47,089 

$ 23,294 

$ 23,795 

$ 4,976 

$ 12,489 

8.8%

$ 7,743 

62.0%

$ 45,900 

$ 22,593 

$ 23,307 

$ 4,996 

$ 11,484 

19.0%

$ 7,443 

64.8%

$ 42,383 

$ 21,217 

$ 21,166 

$ 5,267 

$ 9,654 

3.8%

$ 7,214 

74.7%

$ 41,447 

$ 20,331 

$ 21,116 

$ 5,249 

$ 9,303 

2.4%

$ 6,929 

74.5%

$ 40,629 

$ 20,091 

$ 20,538 

$ 5,260 

$ 9,084 

1.7%

$ 6,708 

73.8%

$ 39,005 

$ 18,735 

$ 20,270 

$ 4,894 

$ 8,929 

18.9%

$ 6,506 

72.9%

12,849,123

12,845,955

12,831,687

12,879,912

12,928,040

12,847,160

12,734,420

12,626,660

$ 1.01 

$ 0.92 

$ 0.97 

$ 0.89 

$ 0.75 

$ 0.72 

$ 0.71 

$ 0.71 

12,872,742

12,852,295

12,812,377

12,830,521

12,979,281

12,918,633

12,791,671

12,692,054

10.9%

$ 0.6472 

$ 20,111 

10.4%

$ 0.6267 

$ 19,365 

11.5%

$ 0.6040 

$ 20,710 

11.0%

$ 0.5788 

$ 18,766 

9.3%

$ 0.5580 

$ 18,438 

9.3%

$ 0.5391 

$ 16,422 

9.5%

$ 0.5266 

$ 17,474 

9.8%

$ 0.5150 

$ 14,755 

$ 119,405 

$ 90,142 

$ 209,547 

57%

43%

$ 114,061 

$ 84,653 

$ 198,714 

57%

43%

$ 109,070 

$ 84,562 

$ 193,632 

56%

44%

$ 104,563 

$ 82,312 

$ 186,875 

56%

44%

$ 103,511 

$ 82,741 

$ 186,252 

56%

44%

$ 99,825 

$ 82,684 

$ 95,265 

$ 82,621 

$ 91,257 

$ 82,672 

$ 182,509 

$ 177,886 

$ 173,929 

55%

45%

54%

46%

52%

48%

Net Utility Plant .............................................................................................................

$ 343,623 

$ 313,224 

$ 299,157 

$ 288,787 

$ 270,907 

$ 261,420 

$ 253,194 

$ 244,237 

$ 239,539 

$ 232,277 

$ 227,677 

Operating data

Revenue Class

Construction Expenditures

Other Operating Data

Residential .......................................................................................................................

Commercial and Industrial...........................................................................................

Other ................................................................................................................................

Total Operating Revenues ............................................................................................

$ 35,733 

$ 14,068 

$ 4,051 

$ 53,852 

$ 33,409 

$ 14,441 

$ 3,728 

$ 51,578 

$ 31,281 

$ 13,578 

$ 3,578 

$ 48,437 

$ 31,257 

$ 13,729 

$ 3,603 

$ 48,589 

$ 30,218 

$ 13,760 

$ 3,606 

$ 47,584 

$ 29,761 

$ 13,822 

$ 3,506 

$ 47,089 

$ 29,165 

$ 13,267 

$ 3,468 

$ 45,900 

$ 26,873 

$ 12,299 

$ 3,211 

$ 42,383 

$ 26,192 

$ 12,114 

$ 3,141 

$ 41,447 

$ 25,750 

$ 11,820 

$ 3,059 

$ 40,629 

$ 24,550 

$ 11,440 

$ 3,015 

$ 39,005 

$ 32,123 

$ 18,425 

$ 16,882 

$ 24,602 

$ 13,158 

$ 13,844 

$ 14,139 

$ 9,852 

$ 11,543 

$ 9,472 

$ 10,541 

Number of Customers ...................................................................................................

Number of Employees ..................................................................................................

Common Shareholders ..................................................................................................

Book Value Per Common Share ...................................................................................

Market Value at Year End .............................................................................................

Market Value to Book Value .........................................................................................

P.E Ratio ...........................................................................................................................

72,681

108

1,982

$ 10.97

$ 46.60

425%

36.7

71,411

106

1,998

$ 10.31

$ 46.11

447%

41.5

70,263

109

1,999

$ 9.75

$ 32.06

329%

30.8

69,604

102

2,011

$ 9.28

$ 33.90

365%

33.6

67,052

103

2,052

$ 8.87

$ 38.20

431%

41.5

66,087

107

2,007

$ 8.51

$ 24.94

293%

25.7

64,118

104

2,023

$ 7.98

$ 20.93

262%

27.9

65,102

107

2,002

$ 8.15

$ 23.21

285%

26.1

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63,779

105

1,786

$ 7.73

$ 17.57

227%

24.4

62,738

106

1,658

$ 7.45

$ 17.64

237%

24.8

62,505

111

1,649

$ 7.19

$ 17.29

240%

24.4

The York Water Company 2020 Annual ReportDirectors, Officers, & Key Employees

Board of Directors

Cynthia A. Dotzel, CPA (1)
Age 66
Director Since 2019

Michael W. Gang, Esq. (1)
Age 70
Director Since 1996

Joseph T. Hand (1)
Age 58
Director Since 2020

Jeffrey R. Hines, P.E. (1)
Age 59 
Director Since 2008

George W. Hodges (1)  
Age 70
Chairman
Director Since 2000

George Hay Kain, III (3)  
Age 72
Director Since 1986

Jody L. Keller (4)  
Age 67
Director Since 2015

Erin C. McGlaughlin (2) (4) 
Age 47
Director Since 2016

Directors Emeriti
Josephine S. Appell
James H. Cawley
Chloe R. Eichelberger 
John L. Finlayson
William T. Morris 
Irvin S. Naylor
Thomas C. Norris
Jeffrey S. Osman

Key
(1)  Executive Committee
(2)  Audit Committee
(3)  Nomination and Corporate
  Governance Committee
(4)  Compensation Committee

Robert P. Newcomer (1) (2) (4)
Age 72
Director Since 2013

Steven R. Rasmussen,
CPA (2) (3)
Age 48 
Director Since 2011

Ernest J. Waters (1) (2) (3) 
Age 71
Director Since 2007

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The York Water Company 2020 Annual ReportT h e   Y o r k   W a t e r   C o m p a n y   2 0 2 0   A n n u a l   R e p o r t

The foundation of The York Water Company is our employees, a talented team of professionals who stand 
behind our motto of “That good York Water” and who serve without fail. Our dedicated Directors have 
governed this Company through 205 years of service. We were proud to ring the NASDAQ closing bell on 
November 23, 2020, and dedicated this historic event to all of our employees, past and present, in celebration of 
the historic milestone we achieved in declaring our 600th consecutive dividend.

Directors, Officers, & Key Employees

Officers & Key Employees 

Vernon L. Bracey 
Age 59
Vice President- 
Customer Service

Alexandra C. Chiaruttini
Age 50
Chief Administrative Officer
and General Counsel

Natalee Colón, SHRM-CP
Age 33
Vice President- 
Human Resources

Joseph T. Hand 
Age 58
President and 
Chief Executive Officer 

Mark J. Hardman
Age 48 
Vice President-Technology

Matthew E. Poff, CPA
Age 49
Chief Financial Officer 
and Treasurer

Mark S. Snyder, P.E. 
Age 50
Vice President-Engineering

Martin L. Strine 
Age 60
Operations Manager

Mark A. Wheeler 
Age 53
Chief Operating Officer
and Secretary

Molly E. Norton
Age 28 
Investor Relations and 
Communications  
Administrator

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The York Water Company 2020 Annual ReportChartered Territory Distribution and Supply System

Our Filter Plant, located in Reservoir Park, was built in 1930 in order to meet the water needs of the growing community. This facility 
was initially built with a capacity of 15 million gallons per day, but has since expanded to 40 million gallons per day. This facility is still 
in service today, and purifies and distributes water to our customers every single day.

The York Water Company 2020 Annual ReportThe York Water Company

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