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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15 (d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



For Quarter Ended March 31, 2001

Commission File Number 1-6659



PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Pennsylvania 23-1702594
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)


762 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010-3489
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610)-527-8000
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to
be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of March 31, 2001

54,109,888
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31,
2001 2000
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Assets (Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Property, plant and equipment, at cost $ 1,562,305 $ 1,536,162
Less accumulated depreciation 292,052 284,735
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Net property, plant and equipment 1,270,253 1,251,427
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 7,468 8,049
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net 47,451 51,223
Inventory, materials and supplies 4,816 4,352
Prepayments and other current assets 6,040 7,054
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Total current assets 65,775 70,678
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Regulatory assets 78,724 67,757
Deferred charges and other assets, net 22,143 24,148
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$ 1,436,895 $ 1,414,010
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' equity:
6.05% Series B cumulative preferred stock $ 1,760 $ 1,760
Common stock at $.50 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares,
issued 54,991,461 and 54,520,300 in 2001 and 2000 27,496 27,260
Capital in excess of par value 298,239 291,013
Retained earnings 128,614 123,911
Minority interest 2,156 2,823
Treasury stock, 881,573 and 844,376 shares in 2001 and 2000 (16,215) (15,346)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 369 926
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Total stockholders' equity 442,419 432,347
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Long-term debt, excluding current portion 472,015 468,769
Commitments - -
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt 15,790 15,943
Loans payable 100,412 88,994
Accounts payable 11,267 20,635
Accrued interest 8,379 10,199
Accrued taxes 21,299 15,815
Other accrued liabilities 21,473 21,597
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Total current liabilities 178,620 173,183
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Deferred credits and other liabilities:
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 155,080 151,718
Customers' advances for construction 56,225 58,718
Other 9,473 9,109
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Total deferred credits and other liabilities 220,778 219,545
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Contributions in aid of construction 123,063 120,166
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$ 1,436,895 $ 1,414,010
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 5 of this report.

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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $70,193 $64,208

Costs and expenses:
Operations and maintenance 26,186 24,928
Depreciation 8,953 8,251
Amortization 522 270
Taxes other than income taxes 5,588 5,982
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41,249 39,431
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Operating income 28,944 24,777

Other expense (income):
Interest expense, net 10,262 9,855
Allowance for funds used during construction (248) (734)
Gain on sale of other assets (2,791) (1,363)
Minority interest - 18
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Income before income taxes 21,721 17,001
Provision for income taxes 8,609 6,728
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Net income 13,112 10,273
Dividends on preferred stock 27 27
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Net income available to common stock $13,085 $10,246
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Net income $13,112 $10,273
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (557) (654)
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Comprehensive income $12,555 $ 9,619
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Net income per common share:
Basic $ 0.24 $ 0.20
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Diluted $ 0.24 $ 0.20
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Average common shares outstanding
during the period:
Basic 53,952 51,188
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Diluted 54,598 51,571
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 5 of this report.

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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(In thousands of dollars)

(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 13,112 $ 10,273
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 9,475 8,521
Deferred income taxes 2,282 1,519
Gain on sale of other assets (2,791) (1,363)
Net decrease in receivables, inventory and prepayments 3,990 2,458
Net decrease in payables, accrued interest, accrued taxes
and other accrued liabilities (6,333) (8,826)
Payment of Competitive Transition Charge (11,465) -
Other 703 370
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Net cash flows from operating activities 8,973 12,952
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Property, plant and equipment additions, including allowance
for funds used during construction of $248 and $734 (19,809) (19,691)
Proceeds from the sale of other assets 2,829 3,182
Acquisitions of water systems (424) -
Other 545 (278)
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Net cash flows used in investing activities (16,859) (16,787)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Customers' advances and contributions in aid of construction 601 897
Repayments of customers' advances (1,653) (1,620)
Net proceeds (repayments) of short-term debt 11,153 (328)
Proceeds from long-term debt 3,389 16,515
Repayments of long-term debt (601) (520)
Proceeds from issuing common stock 3,787 1,613
Repurchase of common stock (962) (3,502)
Dividends paid on preferred stock (27) (27)
Dividends paid on common stock (8,382) (7,367)
Other - (3)
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Net cash flows from financing activities 7,305 5,658
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (581) 1,823
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 8,049 4,658
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 7,468 $ 6,481
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 5 of this report.
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CAPITALIZATION
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31,
2001 2000
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(Unaudited) (Audited)
<S> <C> <C>
Stockholders' equity:
6.05% Series B cumulative preferred stock $ 1,760 $ 1,760
Common stock, $.50 par value 27,496 27,260
Capital in excess of par value 298,239 291,013
Retained earnings 128,614 123,911
Minority interest 2,156 2,823
Treasury stock (16,215) (15,346)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 369 926
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Total stockholders' equity 442,419 432,347
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Long-term debt:
First Mortgage Bonds secured by utility plant:
Interest Rate Range
0.00% to 2.49% 5,151 4,368
2.50% to 4.99% 7,666 6,712
5.00% to 5.49% 8,580 6,667
5.50% to 5.99% 31,060 31,060
6.00% to 6.49% 145,525 145,570
6.50% to 6.99% 55,200 55,200
7.00% to 7.49% 62,007 62,007
7.50% to 7.99% 23,000 23,000
8.00% to 8.49% 16,614 16,621
8.50% to 8.99% 10,457 10,460
9.00% to 9.49% 53,615 53,615
9.50% to 9.99% 49,336 49,831
10.00% to 10.55% 6,160 6,167
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Total First Mortgage Bonds 474,371 471,278
Notes payable to banks under revolving credit agreements, due May 2001 12,000 12,000
Installment note payable, 9%, due in equal annual payments through 2013 1,434 1,434
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487,805 484,712
Current portion of long-term debt 15,790 15,943
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Long-term debt, excluding current portion 472,015 468,769
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Total capitalization $914,434 $901,116
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 5 of this report.

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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)


Note 1 Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated balance sheet and statement of
capitalization of Philadelphia Suburban Corporation ("PSC") at March 31,
2001, the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income and
cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000, are
unaudited, but reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal
recurring accruals, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary
to present fairly the consolidated financial position, the consolidated
results of operations, and the consolidated cash flow for the periods
presented. Because they cover interim periods, the statements and
related notes to the financial statements do not include all disclosures
and notes normally provided in annual financial statements and
therefore, should be read in conjunction with the PSC Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. The results of
operations for interim periods may not be indicative of the results that
may be expected for the entire year. Certain prior year amounts have
been reclassified to conform with current year's presentation.

Note 2 Water Rates

During the first quarter of 2001, Consumers Water Company ("CWC")
operating subsidiaries were allowed annual rate increases of $4,168,
representing six rate decisions in various states. Revenues from these
rate increases realized in the first quarter of 2001 were approximately
$700. In April 2001, two additional rate decisions were received in
another operating subsidiary of CWC representing an annual rate increase
of $119.

Note 3 Regulatory assets

The Pennsylvania Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition
Act ("the Act") permitted distribution companies to recover their
stranded costs over approximately 12 years in the form of a Competitive
Transition Charge ("CTC"). Consistent with the provisions of the Act,
during the quarter Philadelphia Suburban Water Company negotiated and
closed on the full pay off of its allocable share of CTC charges from
its electric distribution company, PECO Energy Company. The $11,465
payment has been recorded as a regulatory asset and is expected to be
recovered in future water rates over 10 years.

Note 4 Long-term Debt and Loans Payable

During the first quarter of 2001, operating subsidiaries issued $3,321
of long-term debt at varying rates of interest ranging from 1% to 3.24%
and due at various times in 2019, 2020 and 2021. The proceeds of these
issues were used to reduce a portion of the balance of short-term debt.
As March 31, 2001, the Trustees for two financing issues that closed in
2000 continues to hold $4,929 pending completion of the projects
financed with the issue and the restricted funds are included as cash
and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheet.

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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) (continued)
(UNAUDITED)


Note 5 Net Income per Common Share

Basic net income per common share is based on the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per common share
is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and
potentially dilutive shares. The dilutive effect of employee stock
options is included in the computation of Diluted net income per common
share. The following table summarizes the shares, in thousands, used in
computing Basic and Diluted net income per common share:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2001 2000
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Average common shres outstanding during
the period for Basic computation 53,952 51,188
Dilutive effect of employee stock options 646 383
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Average common shares outstanding during
the period for Diluted computation 54,598 51,571
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Note 6 Stockholders' Equity

PSC reports other comprehensive income in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income." The following table summarizes the activity of accumulated
other comprehensive income:

2001 2000
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Balance at January 1, $ 926 $2,020
Unrealized holding loss arising during the period
not of tax of $300 in 2001 and $42 in 2000 (557) (78)
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included
in net income, net of tax of $409 - (576)
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net tax (557) (654)
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Balance at March 31, $ 369 $1,366
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Note 7 Acquisitions

During the first quarter of 2001, four acquisitions or growth ventures
were completed in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The total
purchase price for the systems acquired consisted of $424 in cash and
the issuance of 195,368 shares of PSC's common stock. In April 2001, our
wastewater operating subsidiary purchased the assets of the Media
Borough wastewater system in Delaware County, Pennsylvania for $3,700 in
cash.

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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

Forward-looking Statements

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and other sections of this Quarterly Report contains, in addition to
historical information, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements address, among other things, our use of cash; projected capital
expenditures; liquidity; as well as information contained elsewhere in this
report where statements are preceded by, followed by or include the words
"believes," "expects," "anticipates," "plans" or similar expressions. These
statements are based on a number of assumptions concerning future events, and
are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are
outside our control. Actual results may differ materially from such statements
for a number of reasons, including the effects of regulation, abnormal weather,
changes in capital requirements and funding, and acquisitions. We undertake no
obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.

General Information

Philadelphia Suburban Corporation ("we" or "us"), a Pennsylvania corporation, is
the holding company for regulated utilities providing water or wastewater
services to approximately 2 million people in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, New
Jersey, Maine and North Carolina. Our two primary subsidiaries are Philadelphia
Suburban Water Company ("PSW"), a regulated public utility that provides water
or wastewater services to about 1.1 million residents in the suburban areas
north and west of the City of Philadelphia, and Consumers Water Company ("CWC"),
a holding company for several regulated public utility companies that provide
water or wastewater service to about 850,000 residents in various communities in
five states. Other subsidiaries provide water and wastewater services in parts
of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Ohio. We are among the largest
investor-owned water utilities in the United States based on the number of
customers. In addition, we provide water and wastewater service to approximately
35,000 people through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal
authorities and other parties close to our operating companies' service
territories. Some of our subsidiaries provide wastewater collection, treatment
and disposal services (primarily residential) to approximately 40,000 people in
Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey and North Carolina.

Financial Condition

During the quarter, we had $19,809 of capital expenditures, repaid $1,653 of
customer advances for construction and made sinking fund contributions of $601.
The capital expenditures were related to new water mains and customer service
lines, the rehabilitation of existing water mains, hydrants and customer service
lines, in addition to treatment plant, well and booster improvements.

During the quarter, the proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, proceeds
from the issuance of common stock, internally generated funds, available working
capital and funds available under the revolving credit agreements were used to
fund the cash requirements discussed above and to pay dividends. During the
quarter, operating subsidiaries issued $3,321 of long-term debt at varying rates
of interest ranging from 1% to 3.24% and due at various times in 2019, 2020 and
2021. The proceeds of these issues were used to reduce a portion of the balance
of short-term debt.

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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

At March 31, 2001, we had short-term lines of credit of $190,402, of which
$77,990 was available.

The Pennsylvania Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act
("the Act") permitted distribution companies to recover their stranded costs
over approximately 12 years in the form of a Competitive Transition Charge
("CTC"). Consistent with the provisions of the Act, during the quarter
Philadelphia Suburban Water Company negotiated and closed on the full pay off of
its allocable share of CTC charges from its electric distribution company, PECO
Energy Company. The $11,465 payment has been recorded as a regulatory asset and
is expected to be recovered in future water rates over 10 years.

Management believes that internally generated funds along with existing credit
facilities and the proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt and common stock
are adequate to meet our financing requirements for the balance of the year and
beyond.

Results of Operations

Analysis of First Quarter of 2001 Compared to First Quarter of 2000

Revenues for the quarter increased $5,985 or 9.3% primarily as a result of
increased water rates granted to the operating subsidiaries and additional water
revenues associated with the larger customer base due to acquisitions, offset
partially by a decrease in water consumption. The increased water rates are
primarily associated with the Pennsylvania rate increase granted in April 2000.

Operations and maintenance expenses increased by $1,258 or 5.0% due to the
additional operating costs associated with acquisitions, increased wages and
benefit costs, and additional treatment costs associated with new treatment
plants in Illinois and Pennsylvania, offset partially by reduced maintenance
costs resulting from the relatively mild winter weather experienced in 2001 as
compared to 2000.

Depreciation expense increased $702 or 8.5% reflecting the utility plant placed
in service since the first quarter of 2000, including the assets acquired
through system acquisitions.

Amortization increased $252 primarily due to the amortization of the costs
associated with, and the other costs being recovered in, various rate filings.

Taxes other than income taxes decreased by $394 or 6.6% due to a reduction in
the Pennsylvania Public Utility Realty Tax ("PURTA") and a decrease in the
Pennsylvania Capital Stock Tax. The decrease in PURTA is a result of a reduction
in the assessment and the Capital Stock Tax decreased due to a reduction in the
tax rate.

Interest expense increased by $407 or 4.1% primarily due to increased borrowings
to finance on-going capital projects, offset partially by decreased interest
rates on borrowings.

Allowance for funds used during construction decreased by $486 primarily due to
a decrease in the average balance of utility plant construction work in progress
resulting from the completion of the construction of a $35,000 water treatment
plant at one of the operating subsidiaries. Construction commenced on this
facility in December 1997 and was completed in the third quarter of 2000.

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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

Gain on sale of other assets increased $1,428 due to an increase of $2,489 in
the gain on the sale of land recognized as compared to 2000, offset in part by a
gain on the sale of marketable securities of $1,061 being realized in the first
quarter of 2000. There were no marketable securities sold in the first quarter
of 2001.

Our effective income tax rate was 39.6% in the first quarter of 2001 and 2000.

Net income available to common stock for the quarter increased by $2,839 or
27.7% in comparison to 2000 primarily as a result of the factors described
above. On a diluted per share basis, earnings increased $.04 or 20.0% reflecting
the change in net income and a 5.9% increase in the average number of common
shares outstanding. The increase in the number of shares outstanding is
primarily a result of the 1,653,125 share stock offering in September 2000 and
additional shares issued in connection with acquisitions.


Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities," and in June 1999 amended this standard by issuing SFAS
No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities -
Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133." In September 2000,
the FASB issued SFAS No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and
Certain Hedging Activities," an amendment to SFAS No. 133. SFAS No. 138
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and
for hedging activities and requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as
either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure
those instruments at fair value. SFAS No. 137 changed the timing of the
implementation of SFAS No. 133. The adoption of these statements on January 1,
2001 did not have a material impact on our results of operations or financial
condition. As of March 31, 2001, we had no derivative instruments or hedging
activities.

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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Part II. Other Information


Item 1. Legal Proceedings

There are no pending legal proceedings to which we or any of our
subsidiaries is a party or to which any of our properties is the subject
that are expected to have a material effect on our financial position,
results of operations and cash flows. Reference is made to Item 3 of the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2000, which is included by a reference herein.


Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description
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10.34 2001 Annual Cash Incentive Compensation Plan



(b) Reports on Form 8-K

None.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are subject to market risks in the normal course of business,
including changes in interest rates and equity prices. There have been
no significant changes in our exposure to market risks since December
31, 2000.

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SIGNATURE


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be executed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


May 14, 2001

PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION
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Registrant


/s/ Nicholas DeBenedictis
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Nicholas DeBenedictis
Chairman and President




/s/ David P. Smeltzer
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David P. Smeltzer
Senior Vice President - Finance
and Chief Financial Officer


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EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit No. Description Page No.
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10.34 2001 Annual Cash Incentive Compensation Plan 13


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