CT Water doubles 3Q earnings

Connecticut Water Service Inc. said third-quarter net income doubled despite cool, wet summer weather that curbed the Clinton utility’s water sales.

Connecticut Water earned $5.8 million, or 67 cents a share, in the three months ended Sept. 30, up from $2.8 million, or 34 cents a share, the same period last year.

Third-quarter revenues were $16.7 million, down from $17 million the same quarter a year ago.

CEO Eric Thornburg said the utility will seek a rate increase early next year.

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Connecticut Water serves 300,000 people in 54 towns.

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