David Carter

David Carter is the president of Aqua Illinois, which provides water and wastewater services to approximately 273,000 people in 70 communities across 13 counties. Aqua Illinois is a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater, and natural gas providers in the U.S., serving approximately 5 million people in 10 states.

As president, Carter is responsible for overseeing statewide operations and customer growth strategies. Additionally, he ensures high-quality, reliable water and wastewater services, nurtures regulatory and legislative relationships and expands access to essential services across Illinois.