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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              Washington D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

                For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
    ACT OF 1934.

For the transition period from __________________ to _______________________


                          Commission File Number 1-6659



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


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


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


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:              (610)-527-8000
                                                                 --------------


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              (Former Name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report.)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has 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
    -----            ------


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of October 30, 2002 67,809,954.


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Part I - Financial Information
Item 1.  Financial Statements

               PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
               (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                September 30,      December 31,
                                                                                    2002               2001
                                                                                -------------------------------
                                        Assets                                            (Unaudited)
<S>                                                                                  <C>                 <C>
Property, plant and equipment, at cost                                           $ 1,791,812        $ 1,677,061
Less accumulated depreciation                                                        336,716            308,946
                                                                                -------------------------------
    Net property, plant and equipment                                              1,455,096          1,368,115
                                                                                -------------------------------
Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                                                          3,957              1,010
    Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net                                    61,443             56,331
    Inventory, materials and supplies                                                  5,320              4,446
    Prepayments and other current assets                                               4,332              8,085
                                                                                -------------------------------
    Total current assets                                                              75,052             69,872
                                                                                -------------------------------


Regulatory assets                                                                     80,517             79,669
Deferred charges and other assets, net                                                19,004             22,915
Funds restricted for construction activity                                            27,425             19,768
                                                                                --------------------------------
                                                                                 $ 1,657,094        $ 1,560,339
                                                                                ===============================
                   Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' equity:
    6.05% Series B cumulative preferred stock                                    $       816        $     1,116
    Common stock at $.50 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares,
         issued 69,964,485 and 69,300,346 in 2002 and 2001                            34,982             34,650
    Capital in excess of par value                                                   315,156            304,039
    Retained earnings                                                                161,113            149,682
    Minority interest                                                                    516                787
    Treasury stock, 946,171 and 913,877 shares in 2002 and 2001                      (17,930)           (17,167)
    Accumulated other comprehensive income                                               126                726
                                                                                -------------------------------
    Total stockholders' equity                                                       494,779            473,833
                                                                                -------------------------------


Long-term debt, excluding current portion                                            575,667            516,520
Commitments                                                                                -                  -
Current liabilities:
    Current portion of long-term debt                                                 13,848             14,935
    Loans payable                                                                    102,234            109,668
    Accounts payable                                                                  14,593             27,667
    Accrued interest                                                                   8,548              8,302
    Accrued taxes                                                                     23,741             22,865
    Dividends payable                                                                  9,782                  -
    Other accrued liabilities                                                         20,217             19,198
                                                                                -------------------------------
    Total current liabilities                                                        192,963            202,635
                                                                                -------------------------------

Deferred credits and other liabilities:
    Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits                                 174,072            167,577
    Customers' advances for construction                                              70,367             59,886
    Other                                                                             11,213              9,204
                                                                                -------------------------------
    Total deferred credits and other liabilities                                     255,652            236,667
                                                                                -------------------------------

Contributions in aid of construction                                                 138,033            130,684
                                                                                -------------------------------
                                                                                 $ 1,657,094        $ 1,560,339
                                                                                ===============================
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 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>
                                                                                    Nine Months Ended
                                                                                      September 30,
                                                                                --------------------------
                                                                                   2002           2001
                                                                                --------------------------

<S>                                                                                <C>           <C>
Operating revenues                                                               $  240,202     $  232,159

Costs and expenses:
  Operations and maintenance                                                         87,343         81,642
  Depreciation                                                                       30,475         28,361
  Amortization                                                                        1,933          1,642
  Taxes other than income taxes                                                      14,672         15,488
                                                                                --------------------------
                                                                                    134,423        127,133
                                                                                --------------------------

Operating income                                                                    105,779        105,026

Other expense (income):
  Interest expense, net                                                              30,257         30,027
  Allowance for funds used during construction                                       (1,198)          (865)
  Gain on sale of other assets                                                       (2,079)        (3,097)
                                                                                --------------------------
Income before income taxes                                                           78,799         78,961
Provision for income taxes                                                           30,252         31,085
                                                                                --------------------------
Net income                                                                           48,547         47,876
Dividends on preferred stock                                                             39             80
                                                                                --------------------------
Net income available to common stock                                             $   48,508     $   47,796
                                                                                ==========================

Net income                                                                       $   48,547     $   47,876
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
  Unrealized gain (loss) on securities                                                  167            (98)
  Reclassification adjustment for gains reported in net income                         (767)          (102)
                                                                                --------------------------
Comprehensive income                                                             $   47,947     $   47,676
                                                                                ==========================

Net income per common share:
  Basic                                                                          $     0.71     $     0.71
                                                                                ==========================
  Diluted                                                                        $     0.70     $     0.70
                                                                                ==========================

Average common shares outstanding during the period:
  Basic                                                                              68,678         67,735
                                                                                ==========================
  Diluted                                                                            69,397         68,559
                                                                                ==========================

</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 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
                                                                                       September 30,
                                                                                ---------------------------
                                                                                       2002         2001
                                                                                ---------------------------

<S>                                                                                  <C>          <C>
Operating revenues                                                                 $ 91,918       $ 84,726

Costs and expenses:
  Operations and maintenance                                                         31,143         28,994
  Depreciation                                                                       10,275          9,679
  Amortization                                                                          724            497
  Taxes other than income taxes                                                       4,737          4,550
                                                                                --------------------------
                                                                                     46,879         43,720
                                                                                --------------------------

Operating income                                                                     45,039         41,006

Other expense (income):
  Interest expense, net                                                              10,586          9,861
  Allowance for funds used during construction                                         (266)          (353)
  Gain on sale of other assets                                                         (321)          (188)
                                                                                --------------------------
Income before income taxes                                                           35,040         31,686
Provision for income taxes                                                           13,213         12,380
                                                                                --------------------------
Net income                                                                           21,827         19,306
Dividends on preferred stock                                                             12             27
                                                                                --------------------------
Net income available to common stock                                               $ 21,815       $ 19,279
                                                                                ==========================

Net income                                                                         $ 21,827       $ 19,306
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
  Unrealized loss on securities                                                        (178)          (146)
  Reclassification adjustment for gains reported in net income                          (74)           (66)
                                                                                --------------------------
Comprehensive income                                                               $ 21,575       $ 19,094
                                                                                ==========================

Net income per common share:
  Basic                                                                            $   0.32       $   0.28
                                                                                ==========================
  Diluted                                                                          $   0.31       $   0.28
                                                                                ==========================

Average common shares outstanding during the period:
  Basic                                                                              68,903         68,003
                                                                                ==========================
  Diluted                                                                            69,422         68,844
                                                                                ==========================

</TABLE>


See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 of this report.



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               PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CAPITALIZATION
               (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 September 30,      December 31,
                                                                                     2002               2001
                                                                               -----------------------------------
                                                                                           (Unaudited)
<S>                                                                                        <C>              <C>
Stockholders' equity:
     6.05% Series B cumulative preferred stock                                        $   816          $  1,116
     Common stock, $.50 par value                                                      34,982            34,650
     Capital in excess of par value                                                   315,156           304,039
     Retained earnings                                                                161,113           149,682
     Minority interest                                                                    516               787
     Treasury stock                                                                   (17,930)          (17,167)
     Accumulated other comprehensive income                                               126               726
                                                                               --------------------------------
Total stockholders' equity                                                            494,779           473,833
                                                                               --------------------------------

Long-term debt:
First Mortgage Bonds secured by utility plant:
                  Interest Rate Range
                     0.00% to  2.49%                                                   13,709             8,325
                     2.50% to  4.99%                                                   16,384             9,023
                     5.00% to  5.49%                                                   50,455            50,545
                     5.50% to  5.99%                                                   80,260            30,660
                     6.00% to  6.49%                                                  160,520           160,525
                     6.50% to  6.99%                                                   55,200            55,200
                     7.00% to  7.49%                                                   58,000            60,000
                     7.50% to  7.99%                                                   23,000            23,000
                     8.00% to  8.49%                                                   17,500            17,595
                     8.50% to  8.99%                                                    9,000             9,000
                     9.00% to  9.49%                                                   53,134            53,535
                     9.50% to  9.99%                                                   44,637            46,031
                    10.00% to 10.50%                                                    6,000             6,000
                                                                               --------------------------------
Total First Mortgage Bonds                                                            587,799           529,439
Notes payable, 6.05%, due 2006                                                            344               644
Installment note payable, 9%, due in equal annual payments through 2013                 1,372             1,372
                                                                               --------------------------------
                                                                                      589,515           531,455
Current portion of long-term debt                                                      13,848            14,935
                                                                               --------------------------------
Long-term debt, excluding current portion                                             575,667           516,520
                                                                               --------------------------------
Total capitalization                                                               $1,070,446         $ 990,353
                                                                               ================================
</TABLE>


See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 of this report.



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               PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
                            (In thousands of dollars)

                                   (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                   Nine Months Ended
                                                                                      September 30,
                                                                               --------------------------
                                                                                   2002           2001
                                                                               --------------------------
<S>                                                                               <C>             <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net income                                                                    $ 48,508       $ 47,876
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
      cash flows from operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                                                32,408         30,003
      Deferred income taxes                                                         5,110          7,788
      Gain on sale of other assets                                                 (2,079)        (3,097)
      Net increase in receivables, inventory and prepayments                       (1,814)        (7,030)
      Net decrease in payables, accrued interest, accrued taxes
         and other accrued liabilities                                             (9,371)           (11)
      Payment of Competitive Transition Charge                                          -        (11,465)
      Other                                                                         1,013          2,628
                                                                               -------------------------
Net cash flows from operating activities                                           73,775         66,692
                                                                               -------------------------

Cash flows from investing activities:
   Property, plant and equipment additions, including allowance
     for funds used during construction of $1,198 and $865                        (89,028)       (86,431)
   Acquisitions of water and wastewater systems                                    (7,909)        (4,309)
   Proceeds from the sale of other assets                                           6,258          3,971
   Net increase in funds restricted for construction activity                      (7,657)        (9,673)
   Other                                                                             (300)            54
                                                                               -------------------------
Net cash flows used in investing activities                                       (98,636)       (96,388)
                                                                               -------------------------

Cash flows from financing activities:
   Customers' advances and contributions in aid of construction                     7,171          2,476
   Repayments of customers' advances                                               (2,131)        (3,064)
   Net proceeds (repayments) of short-term debt                                    (7,433)         31,842
   Proceeds from long-term debt                                                    57,270         19,817
   Repayments of long-term debt                                                    (5,438)        (7,691)
   Redemption of preferred stock                                                     (305)             -
   Proceeds from issuing common stock                                               8,477         10,283
   Repurchase of common stock                                                      (1,476)        (1,575)
   Dividends paid on preferred stock                                                  (39)           (80)
   Dividends paid on common stock                                                 (27,294)       (25,186)
   Other                                                                             (994)           (78)
                                                                               -------------------------
Net cash flows from financing activities                                           27,808         26,744
                                                                               -------------------------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                2,947         (2,952)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                    1,010          4,087
                                                                               -------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                       $  3,957       $  1,135
                                                                               =========================
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 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
         September 30, 2002, the consolidated statements of income and
         comprehensive income for the nine months and quarter ended September
         30, 2002 and 2001, and the consolidated statements of cash flow for the
         nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, 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, 2001 and the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for
         the quarters ended June 30, 2002 and March 31, 2002. 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   Acquisitions
         ------------

         On July 29, 2002, PSC entered into a purchase agreement with DQE, Inc.
         ("DQE") and AquaSource, Inc. ("AquaSource") pursuant to which PSC
         agreed to acquire three operating water and wastewater first tier
         subsidiaries of AquaSource, a subsidiary of DQE, and assume selected,
         integrated operating and maintenance contracts and related assets. The
         purchase agreement provides for a target cash purchase price of
         approximately $205 million. The final purchase price may be increased
         by up to $10 million or decreased by up to $25 million as various
         purchase price adjustments are applied. These adjustments include the
         achievement of certain specific operating performance metrics,
         involving revenue, rate base and projected customer connections. The
         purchase agreement covers operating utilities, including assets and
         franchises that serve approximately 130,000 water and wastewater
         customer accounts in 12 states, and selected water and wastewater
         operating contracts that serve approximately 40,000 customers in 7 of
         these states. Over 80% of the customers in the businesses PSC is
         purchasing are located in Texas, Florida, Virginia and Indiana. The
         acquisition is subject to certain regulatory approvals, but does not
         require DQE or PSC shareholder approval. PSC does not expect to obtain
         the requisite regulatory approvals before the second half of 2003.
         Within a certain period after the agreement was signed, AquaSource had
         the option to sell the operations in several states whose operations
         represent approximately 6% of the total customers of the businesses PSC
         is purchasing, in one or more separate transactions, with a consequent
         reduction in the target purchase price of up to $14.8 million. On
         August 5, 2002, DQE announced the sale of one of the state operations
         under this option, resulting in an adjustment to the target purchase
         price of less than one-half of the possible purchase price reduction
         related to this option. In October 2002, the option to sell the
         remaining states expired and AquaSource elected not to extend this
         option. It is PSC's intention to fund the acquisition at closing with
         cash from a combination of short-term debt, long-term debt, the
         issuance of PSC's common stock and/or an instrument convertible into
         PSC's common stock. The ultimate decision regarding the funding of the
         acquisition will be based upon market conditions existing at the time
         the acquisition is consummated.

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               PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

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


         On April 29, 2002, PSC entered into a definitive merger agreement with
         Pennichuck Corporation ("Pennichuck") pursuant to which PSC agreed to
         acquire Pennichuck by issuing shares of PSC common stock in exchange
         for all of the outstanding shares of Pennichuck common stock (as of
         August 31, 2002, there were 2,391,439 shares of Pennichuck common stock
         outstanding). The merger, which is subject to several conditions,
         including the approval by the shareholders of Pennichuck and the New
         Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, is expected to close by early
         2003. In June 2002, the Federal Trade Commission granted early
         termination of the 30-day waiting period applicable to the transaction
         under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. Pennichuck's
         shareholders will receive shares of PSC common stock based on the PSC
         average closing price as determined under the terms of the merger
         agreement. If the PSC average closing price is between $23.00 and
         $25.00, Pennichuck's shareholders will receive $33.00 in value for each
         share of Pennichuck common stock that they own based on the PSC average
         closing price. Alternatively, if the PSC average closing price is less
         than $23.00, Pennichuck shareholders will receive 1.435 shares of PSC
         common stock or if it is greater than $25.00, Pennichuck shareholders
         will receive 1.320 shares of PSC common stock. After the merger,
         Pennichuck will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSC. Pennichuck is a
         holding company based in Nashua, New Hampshire whose operating utility
         subsidiaries serve approximately 28,200 water customers in service
         territories located in southern and central New Hampshire, and whose
         non-regulated operating subsidiaries develop real estate and provide
         water-related operating and management contract services.

         During the first nine months of 2002, PSC completed 16 acquisitions or
         growth ventures in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois and North
         Carolina. The total purchase price of $10,654 for the systems acquired
         consisted of $7,909 in cash and the issuance of 143,091 shares of PSC
         common stock.

Note 3   Water Rates
         -----------

         On August 1, 2002, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ("PAPUC")
         granted Pennsylvania Suburban Water Company ("PSW") a $21,226 or 10.2%
         base rate increase. The rates in effect at the time of the filing
         included $9,400 in Distribution System Improvement Charges ("DSIC") at
         5.0%. Consequently, the total base rates increased by $30,626 and the
         DSIC was reset to zero. During the first nine months of 2002, operating
         subsidiaries located in New Jersey, Ohio, North Carolina and Maine were
         granted rate increases, representing eight rate adjustments, designed
         to increase total revenues by approximately $2,138 on an annual basis.
         Revenues from the rate increases realized in the first nine months of
         2002 were approximately $6,800. During the first nine months of 2002,
         PSC's operating subsidiary in Illinois also realized approximately $262
         in revenue from implementation of the Qualifying Infrastructure Plant
         Surcharge in three divisions.

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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 4   Long-term Debt and Loans Payable
         --------------------------------

         In June 2002, PSW issued $25,000 of tax-exempt bonds due in 2032 at a
         rate of 5.55%. The proceeds from these bonds issued are restricted to
         funding the costs of certain capital projects. PSW also issued in June
         2002 a First Mortgage Bond of $25,000 5.93% Series due 2012. The
         proceeds of this bond issuance were used to reduce a portion of the
         balance of short-term debt. During the first nine months of 2002,
         operating subsidiaries also issued $8,299 of long-term debt at varying
         rates of interest ranging from 0% to 3.24% and due at various times
         through 2032. The proceeds of these issues were used to reduce a
         portion of the balance of short-term debt. In connection with
         acquisitions completed in the first nine months of 2002, $6,313 of
         long-term debt was assumed as a result of acquisitions at an interest
         rate of 1% due in various years. As of September 30, 2002, the Trustees
         for various bond issues held $27,425 pending completion of the projects
         financed with the issues and are reported in the consolidated balance
         sheet as funds restricted for construction activity. In October 2002, a
         364-day note payable of $22,000 was issued by PSC, the proceeds of
         which were used to repurchase shares of PSC common stock from Vivendi
         Environnement. Interest under this facility is based, at the borrower's
         option, on either a defined base rate or an adjusted London Interbank
         Offered Rate corresponding to the interest period selected.

Note 5   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:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                   2002          2001
                                                                               ------------------------

<S>                                                                            <C>           <C>
Balance at January 1,                                                            $   726       $   926
  Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during the period,
        net of tax of $89 in 2002 and $54 in 2001                                    167           (98)
  Less:  reclassification adjustment for gains included
        in net income, net of tax of $412 in 2002 and $54 in 2001                   (767)         (102)
                                                                               -----------------------
  Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                                     (600)         (200)
                                                                               -----------------------
Balance at September 30,                                                         $   126       $   726
                                                                               =======================

</TABLE>




         Vivendi Environnement, through its subsidiaries, owned approximately
         16.1% of PSC's outstanding common stock as of July 1, 2002. In May
         2002, Vivendi Environnement advised PSC of its decision to sell its
         investment in PSC. Vivendi Environnement announced that its decision to
         sell its interest in PSC was part of its overall strategy to divest
         non-core assets and focus on other business strategies. In July 2002,
         PSC filed a Registration Statement to facilitate the orderly
         re-distribution of a portion of the shares held by Vivendi
         Environnement's subsidiaries into the market. In addition, on the same
         date PSC entered into a Registration and Share Purchase Agreement with
         Vivendi Environnement and its subsidiaries, pursuant to which PSC
         agreed to repurchase the remaining shares of PSC common stock, held by
         Vivendi Environnement, at the public offering price. In September 2002,
         the offering was completed and the underwriters elected to exercise
         their 1,289,381 share over-allotment option under the Underwriting
         Agreement. In October 2002, PSC purchased the remaining 1,210,620
         shares owned by Vivendi Environnement, which repurchase was funded with
         proceeds of $22,000 from a short-term credit facility. Interest under



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               PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

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


         this short-term credit facility is on terms substantially similar to
         PSC's current short-term lines of credit. It is PSC's current intention
         to repay these short-term borrowings with proceeds from the issuance of
         common stock or an instrument convertible into PSC common stock.

Note 6   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:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Nine Months Ended          Three Months Ended
                                                            September 30,               September 30,
                                                      ------------------------------------------------------
                                                            2002          2001           2002          2001
                                                      -------------------------   --------------------------
<S>                                                        <C>            <C>            <C>           <C>
Average common shares outstanding during
   the period for Basic computation                       68,678        67,735         68,903        68,003
Dilutive effect of employee stock options                    719           824            519           841
                                                      -------------------------   --------------------------
Average common shares outstanding during
   the period for Diluted computation                     69,397        68,559         69,422        68,844
                                                      =========================   ==========================
</TABLE>


Note 7   Dispositions
         ------------

         In October 2002, we entered into an agreement with Ashtabula County
         regarding the sale of PSC's water utility assets in the unincorporated
         areas of Ashtabula County, Ohio and the area within the Village of
         Geneva on the Lake. The agreement specifies that Ashtabula County will
         pay approximately $13,000, which is in excess of the book value for
         these assets. Closing is expected to occur by the end of the first
         quarter of 2003 and is subject to several conditions, including
         negotiation of an agreement with the County for PSC to operate the
         system for one year, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approval
         and the County's financing. These water utility assets represent less
         than 1% of PSC's total assets, and the total number of customers
         included in the Ashtabula systems discussed above represents less than
         1% of PSC's total customer base. Despite this transaction, PSC's
         strategy continues to be to acquire additional water and wastewater
         systems, to maintain its existing systems, and to actively oppose
         unilateral efforts by municipal governments to acquire any of its
         operations.


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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 8   Recent Accounting Pronouncements
         --------------------------------

         In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")
         approved Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 143,
         "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations." SFAS No. 143 requires
         that the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation
         be recognized in the period in which it is incurred. When the liability
         is initially recognized, the carrying amount of the related long-lived
         asset is increased by the same amount. Over time, the liability is
         accreted to its present value each period, and the capitalized cost is
         depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. Upon settlement
         of the liability, PSC may settle the obligation for its recorded
         amount, or an alternative amount, thereby incurring a gain or loss upon
         settlement. PSC intends to adopt this statement as required in 2003.
         PSC is currently evaluating the provisions of this statement but does
         not expect the effect of adoption on its results of operations or
         financial position to be material.

         In August 2001, the FASB approved SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the
         Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." SFAS No. 144 replaces
         SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and
         for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." The adoption of SFAS No. 144
         on January 1, 2002 did not have a material impact on PSC's results of
         operations or financial position.

         In April 2002, the FASB approved SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB
         Statements No. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and
         Technical Corrections." SFAS No. 145, among other things, rescinds SFAS
         No. 4, which required all gains and losses from the extinguishment of
         debt to be classified as an extraordinary item and amends SFAS No. 13
         to require that certain lease modifications that have economic effects
         similar to sale-leaseback transactions be accounted for in the same
         manner as sale-leaseback transactions. This statement is not expected
         to have a material impact on PSC's results of operations and financial
         position.

         In June 2002, the FASB approved SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs
         Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities." SFAS No. 146 requires the
         recognition of costs associated with exit or disposal activities when
         they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or
         disposal plan. This statement replaces the previous accounting guidance
         provided in Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 94-3, "Liability
         Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs
         to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a
         Restructuring)." SFAS No. 146 is effective for exit or disposal
         activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. PSC is currently
         evaluating the provisions of this statement and has not yet determined
         the effect of adoption on its results of operations and financial
         position.

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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
         of Operations

               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 contain, 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; possible acquisitions and other growth ventures; the
expected completion dates for the Pennichuck merger, the AquaSource acquisition
and the sale of certain assets to Ashtabula County; the completion of various
construction projects; the impact of drought conditions; the projected effects
of recent accounting pronouncements; the repayment of the short-term borrowings
used to repurchase PSC common shares from Vivendi Environnement; the final
purchase price for and the financing of the purchase of AquaSource; the
projected annual value of rate increases; the effect of any additional minimum
liability that may be recognized in connection with our defined benefit
retirement plans, 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, acquisitions, the rate of return on our
pension assets, the approval of the Pennichuck merger by the Pennichuck
shareholders and the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, and the approval
of the AquaSource acquisition by governmental authorities. 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 Pennsylvania
Suburban Water Company ("PSW"), a regulated public utility that provides water
or wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million residents in the suburban
areas north and west of the City of Philadelphia and in fourteen other counties
in Pennsylvania, and Consumers Water Company ("CWC"), a holding company for
several regulated public utility companies that provide water or wastewater
service to approximately 700,000 residents in various communities in Illinois,
Maine, New Jersey, and Ohio. 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.


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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)


                               Financial Condition
                               -------------------

During the first nine months of 2002, we had $89,028 of capital expenditures,
acquired water and wastewater systems for $7,909, repaid $2,131 of customer
advances for construction and made sinking fund contributions and other loan
repayments of $5,438. The capital expenditures were related to improvements to
treatment plants, new water mains and customer service lines, the rehabilitation
of existing water mains, hydrants and customer service lines, in addition to
well and booster improvements.

During the first nine months of 2002, 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 our revolving credit
agreement and other credit facilities were used to fund the cash requirements
discussed above and to pay dividends. In June 2002, our Pennsylvania operating
subsidiary issued $25,000 of tax exempt bonds due in 2032 at a rate of 5.55% and
issued a First Mortgage Bond of $25,000 5.93% Series due 2012. During the first
nine months of 2002, operating subsidiaries also issued $8,299 of long-term debt
at varying rates of interest ranging from 0% to 3.24% and due at various times
through 2032. The proceeds of these issuances were used to reduce a portion of
the balance of short-term debt. At September 30, 2002, we had short-term lines
of credit of $180,000, of which $77,766, was available. In October 2002, we
issued a note payable of $22,000 and used the proceeds to repurchase shares of
our common stock from Vivendi Environnement. Effective with the December 1, 2002
payment to shareholders of record on November 15, 2002, we increased the
quarterly cash dividend on common stock from $.1325 per share to $.14 per share.

Vivendi Environnement, through its subsidiaries, owned approximately 16.1% of
our outstanding common stock as of July 1, 2002. In May 2002, Vivendi
Environnement advised PSC of its decision to sell its investment in PSC. Vivendi
Environnement announced that its decision to sell its interest in PSC is part of
its overall strategy to divest non-core assets and focus on other business
strategies. In July 2002, we filed a Registration Statement to facilitate the
orderly re-distribution of a portion of the shares held by Vivendi
Environnement's subsidiaries into the market. In addition, on the same date we
entered into a Registration and Share Purchase Agreement with Vivendi
Environnement and its subsidiaries, pursuant to which we agreed to repurchase
the remaining shares of PSC common stock held by Vivendi Environnement, at the
public offering price. In September 2002, the offering was completed and the
underwriters elected to exercise their 1,289,381 share over-allotment option
under the Underwriting Agreement. In October 2002, we purchased the remaining
1,210,620 shares owned by Vivendi Environnement and the repurchase of shares was
funded with proceeds of $22,000 from a short-term credit facility. Interest
under this facility is based, at the borrower's option, on either a defined base
rate or an adjusted London Interbank Offered Rate corresponding to the interest
period selected. It is our current intention to repay these short-term
borrowings with proceeds from the issuance of common stock or an instrument
convertible into PSC common stock.

On July 29, 2002, we entered into a purchase agreement with DQE, Inc. ("DQE")
and AquaSource, Inc. ("AquaSource") pursuant to which we agreed to acquire three
operating water and wastewater first tier subsidiaries of AquaSource, a
subsidiary of DQE, and assume selected, integrated operating and maintenance
contracts and related assets. The purchase agreement provides for a target cash
purchase price of approximately $205 million. The final purchase price may be
increased by up to $10 million or decreased by up to $25 million as various
purchase price adjustments are applied. These adjustments include the
achievement of certain specific operating performance metrics, involving
revenue, rate base and projected customer connections. The purchase agreement
covers the operating utilities, including assets and franchises that serve
approximately 130,000 water and wastewater customer accounts in 12 states, and


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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)


selected water and wastewater operating contracts that serve approximately
40,000 customers in 7 of these states. Over 80% of the customers in the
businesses we are purchasing are located in Texas, Florida, Virginia and
Indiana. The acquisition is subject to certain regulatory approvals, but does
not require DQE or PSC shareholder approval. We do not expect to obtain the
requisite regulatory approvals before the second half of 2003. Within a certain
period after the agreement was signed, AquaSource had the option to sell the
operations in several states whose operations represent approximately 6% of the
total customers of the businesses we are purchasing, in one or more separate
transactions, with a consequent reduction in the target purchase price of up to
$14.8 million. On August 5, 2002, DQE announced the sale of one of the state
operations under this option resulting in an adjustment to the target purchase
price of less than one-half of the possible purchase price reduction related to
this option. In October 2002, the option to sell the remaining states expired
and AquaSource elected not to extend this option. As a result of our entering
into the purchase agreement with DQE and AquaSource, Standard & Poor's Rating
Services ("S&P") placed PSW on Creditwatch with negative implications. The
Creditwatch listing reflects concern by S&P, that should we fund the acquisition
entirely with debt, PSW's credit rating could change. It is our intention to
fund the acquisition at closing with cash from a combination of short-term debt,
long-term debt, the issuance of our common stock and/or an instrument
convertible into our common stock. The ultimate decision regarding the funding
of the acquisition will be based upon market conditions existing at the time the
acquisition is consummated.

In October 2002, we entered into an agreement with Ashtabula County regarding
the sale of our water utility assets in the unincorporated areas of Ashtabula
County, Ohio and the area within the Village of Geneva on the Lake. The
agreement specifies that Ashtabula County will pay approximately $13,000, which
is in excess of the book value for these assets. Closing is expected to occur by
the end of the first quarter of 2003 and is subject to several conditions,
including negotiation of an agreement with the County for us to operate the
system for one year, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approval and the
County's financing. These water utility assets represent less than 1% of our
total assets, and the total number of customers included in the Ashtabula
systems discussed above represents less than 1% of our total customer base.
Despite this transaction, our strategy continues to be to acquire additional
water and wastewater systems, maintain our existing systems, and to actively
oppose unilateral efforts by municipal governments to acquire any of our
operations.

We maintain several defined benefit retirement plans. The accounting for
pensions requires the use of assumptions, including discount rate, expected
return on plan assets, the rate of future compensation increases received by our
employees, and other factors. During the first nine months of 2002, the fair
market value of our plan assets declined due to negative equity market
performance, and as a result, we may be required to recognize an additional
minimum liability on our balance sheet by December 31, 2002 for our plans. The
additional minimum liability would equal the excess of the accumulated benefit
obligation over the fair value of plan assets and would result in a reduction of
our common stockholders' equity as of December 31, 2002. The amount of the
additional minimum liability, if any, cannot be determined at this time as it is
dependent on the asset returns during the fourth quarter of 2002 and the assumed
discount rate at the end of the fourth quarter. However, based on the funding
status of the plan at September 30, 2002, the assumption of a zero return on the
plan's assets during the fourth quarter of 2002 and an assumed 7% discount rate,
common stockholders' equity at December 31, 2002 would be reduced by an
after-tax adjustment of approximately $3,000. The recognition of the additional
minimum liability is not expected to affect net income or cash flow in 2002. In
future years, our pension expense and cash funding requirements are anticipated
to increase as a result of the decline in plan assets and we will pursue
recovery of such costs in future customer rates.


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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)


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

   Analysis of First Nine Months of 2002 Compared to First Nine Months of 2001
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Revenues for the first nine months of 2002 increased $8,043 or 3.5% primarily
due to increased water rates granted to our operating subsidiaries in
Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Jersey, additional water revenues associated with the
larger customer base due to acquisitions, and revenues from the Distribution
System Improvement Charge ("DSIC") in Pennsylvania, offset partially by a
decrease in overall water consumption. The DSIC provided $1,373 of additional
revenues over the prior year. The reduced water consumption is primarily due to
drought restrictions on water use in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and unfavorable
weather conditions in June in portions of our Pennsylvania service territories.

Operations and maintenance expenses increased by $5,701 or 7.0% due primarily to
the additional operating costs associated with acquisitions, increased insurance
expense, acquisition transaction costs, higher bad debt expense, and increased
wages as a result of normal wage rate increases.

Depreciation expense increased $2,114 or 7.5% reflecting the utility plant
placed in service since the third quarter of 2001, including the assets acquired
through system acquisitions.

Amortization increased $291 primarily due to the amortization of the costs
associated with, and other costs being recovered in, various rate filings.

Taxes other than income taxes decreased by $816 or 5.3% due to a reduction in
state taxes and a decrease in the Pennsylvania Capital Stock Tax. The decrease
in state taxes is a result of a reduction in assessments. The Capital Stock Tax
decreased primarily due to a reduction in the base on which the tax is applied.

Interest expense increased by $230 or 0.8% primarily due to decreased interest
rates on borrowings, offset partially by additional borrowings to finance
on-going capital projects.

Allowance for funds used during construction ("AFUDC") increased by $333
primarily due to an increase in the average balance of utility plant
construction work in progress ("CWIP"), to which AFUDC is applied, offset by a
decrease in the AFUDC rate which is based on short-term interest rates. The
increase in CWIP is primarily due to the $24,000 expansion and upgrade of a
water treatment plant in Pennsylvania. Construction commenced on this facility
in 2001 and was completed in mid-2002.

Gain on sale of other assets totaled $2,079 in the first nine months of 2002 and
$3,097 in the same period in 2001. Gain on sales of land in the first nine
months of 2002 decreased $2,042 and gain on sales of marketable securities in
the first nine months of 2002 increased $1,024 over the same period in 2001.

Our effective income tax rate was 38.4% in the first nine months of 2002 and
39.4% in the first nine months of 2001. The change is due to an increase in the
tax-deductible portion of our book expenses.


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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)


Net income available to common stock for the first nine months of 2002 increased
by $712 or 1.5%, in comparison to the same period in 2001 primarily as a result
of the factors described above. On a diluted per share basis, earnings of $.70
in the first nine months of 2002 equaled the earnings for the same period in
2001 due to the increase in net income, offset by a 1.2% increase in the average
number of common shares outstanding. The increase in the number of shares
outstanding is primarily a result of the additional shares sold or issued
through the dividend reinvestment plan, and employee stock and incentive plan
and shares issued in connection with acquisitions.

                              Results of Operations
                              ---------------------

       Analysis of Third Quarter of 2002 Compared to Third Quarter of 2001
       -------------------------------------------------------------------

Revenues for the quarter increased $7,192 or 8.5% primarily due to increased
water rates granted to our Pennsylvania and New Jersey operating subsidiaries in
August 2002, increased water consumption, and additional water revenues
associated with the larger customer base due to acquisitions. The increased
water consumption resulted from the favorable weather conditions experienced in
the third quarter of 2002 primarily in our Illinois and Ohio operations, offset
slightly by reduced water usage due to drought restrictions in Pennsylvania.

Operations and maintenance expenses increased by $2,149 or 7.4% primarily due to
the additional operating costs associated with acquisitions, expenses associated
with acquisition negotiations and increased insurance expenses.

Depreciation expense increased $596 or 6.2% reflecting the utility plant placed
in service since the third quarter of 2001, including the assets acquired
through system acquisitions.

Amortization increased $227 primarily due to the amortization of the costs
associated with, and other costs being recovered in, various rate filings.

Taxes other than income taxes increased by $187 or 4.1% as a result of a state
tax refund that was received in the third quarter of 2001 for a prior period tax
assessment, and no corresponding refund being received in the third quarter of
2002. Partially offsetting this effect, was a decrease in the capital stock tax
due to a reduction in the base on which the tax is applied.

Interest expense increased by $725 or 7.4% primarily due to additional
borrowings to finance on-going capital projects and acquisitions, offset
partially by decreased interest rates on borrowings.

Allowance for funds used during construction ("AFUDC") decreased by $87
primarily due to a decrease in the average balance of utility plant construction
work in progress ("CWIP"), to which AFUDC is applied, and a decrease in the
AFUDC rate. The decrease in CWIP primarily resulted from the completion of the
construction of a $24,000 expansion and upgrade of a water treatment plant in
Pennsylvania. Construction commenced on this facility in 2001 and was completed
in mid-2002.

Gain on sale of other assets increased $133 due to an increase in the gain on
the sale of land realized of $119 and an increase in the gain on sale of
marketable securities of $14.

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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)

Our effective income tax rate was 37.7% in the third quarter of 2002 and 39.1%
in the third quarter of 2001. The change was due to an increase in the
tax-deductible portion of our book expenses.

Net income available to common stock for the third quarter of 2002 increased by
$2,536 or 13.2%, in comparison to the same period in 2001 primarily as a result
of the factors described above. On a diluted per share basis, earnings increased
$.03 or 10.7% reflecting the change in net income and a 0.8% increase in the
average number of common shares outstanding. The increase in the number of
shares outstanding is primarily a result of the additional shares sold or issued
through the dividend reinvestment plan, and employee stock and incentive plan
and shares issued in connection with acquisitions.

                                  Recent Events
                                  -------------

On occasion, drought warnings and water use restrictions are issued by
governmental authorities for portions of our service territories in response to
extended periods of dry weather conditions. The timing and duration of the
warnings and restrictions can have an impact on our water revenues and net
income. In general, water consumption in the summer months is affected by
drought warnings and restrictions to a higher degree because nonessential and
recreational use of water is highest during the summer months. At times other
than the summer months, warnings and restrictions generally have less of an
effect on water consumption.

In November 2001, a drought warning was declared in nine counties in
Pennsylvania, including one of the five counties we serve in southeastern
Pennsylvania. A drought warning calls for a 10 to 15 percent voluntary reduction
of water use. In February 2002, a drought emergency was declared in 24 counties
in Pennsylvania, including all five of the counties we serve in southeastern
Pennsylvania. A drought emergency imposes a ban on non-essential water use. On
June 14, 2002 drought restrictions were relaxed in two of the counties we serve
in southeastern Pennsylvania where approximately 132,000 of our customers are
located, moving from the mandatory drought emergency to a voluntary drought
warning. On July 16, 2002, drought emergency restrictions were relaxed in a
substantial portion of one additional county we serve, moving our 143,000
customers in that county from a drought emergency to a drought warning. However,
by September 5, 2002, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania had reinstated the
drought emergency in the three counties where restrictions had been relaxed
because of hot, dry weather in August. The drought emergency has remained in
place in the other two counties we serve in southeastern Pennsylvania where
approximately 55,000 of our customers are located. Water use restrictions were
also imposed and relaxed at various times over the past year in our service
territories in New Jersey.

Environmental Regulation - The Clean Water Act regulates discharges from
drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities into lakes, rivers, streams
and groundwater. We operate numerous water and wastewater facilities in a number
of states. It is our policy to obtain and maintain all required permits and
approvals for the discharge from these water and wastewater facilities, and to
comply with all conditions of those permits and other regulatory requirements.
We maintain a program to monitor our facilities for compliance with permitting,
monitoring and reporting for wastewater discharges. From time to time,
violations may occur which may result in fines. However, such violations or
fines are not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations or
financial condition.



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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)

Disclosure regarding other recent events is contained in the "Financial
Condition" section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations section.

                   Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
                   ------------------------------------------

In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") approved
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 143, "Accounting for
Asset Retirement Obligations." SFAS No. 143 requires that the fair value of a
liability for an asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in
which it is incurred. When the liability is initially recognized, the carrying
amount of the related long-lived asset is increased by the same amount. Over
time, the liability is accreted to its present value each period, and the
capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. Upon
settlement of the liability, we may settle the obligation for its recorded
amount, or an alternative amount thereby incurring a gain or loss upon
settlement. We intend to adopt this statement as required in 2003. We are
currently evaluating the provisions of this statement, but we do not expect the
effect of adoption on our results of operations or financial position to be
material.

In August 2001, the FASB approved SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment
or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." SFAS No. 144 replaces SFAS No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to
be Disposed Of." The adoption of SFAS No. 144 on January 1, 2002 did not have a
material impact on our results of operations or financial position.

In April 2002, the FASB approved SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements
No. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical
Corrections." SFAS No. 145, among other things, rescinds SFAS No. 4, which
required all gains and losses from the extinguishment of debt to be classified
as an extraordinary item and amends SFAS No. 13 to require that certain lease
modifications that have economic effects similar to sale-leaseback transactions
be accounted for in the same manner as sale-leaseback transactions. This
statement is not expected to have an impact on our results of operations or
financial position.

In June 2002, the FASB approved SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated
with Exit or Disposal Activities." SFAS No. 146 requires the recognition of
costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather
than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. This statement
replaces the previous accounting guidance provided in Emerging Issues Task Force
Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits
and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a
Restructuring)." SFAS No. 146 is effective for exit or disposal activities that
are initiated after December 31, 2002. We are currently evaluating the
provisions of this statement and have not yet determined the effect of adoption
on our results of operations and financial position.

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               PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES



Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
         ----------------------------------------------------------

         We are subject to market risks in the normal course of business,
         including changes in interest and equity prices. There have been no
         significant changes in our exposure to market risks since December 31,
         2001. Refer to Item 7A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
         the year ended December 31, 2001 for additional information.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
         -----------------------

         Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive
         Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our principal executive officer
         and principal financial officer), we have evaluated the effectiveness
         of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures
         within 90 days of the filing date of this quarterly report. Based on
         that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
         Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures
         are effective. There were no significant changes in our internal
         controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these
         controls subsequent to the date of the evaluation.


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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 their properties is the
         subject that are expected to have a material effect on our financial
         position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
         --------------------------------

         (a) Exhibits

             Exhibit No.   Description
             -----------   -----------

             10.44         Registration and Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as
                           of July 8, 2002, among Philadelphia Suburban
                           Corporation, Vivendi Enivironnement S.A., Vivendi
                           Water S.A. and Vivendi North America Company (1)

             99.1          Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
                           Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
                           Act of 2002

             99.2          Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
                           Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
                           Act of 2002

         (1) Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3
         filed on July 8, 2002 (Registration No. 333-92050).

         (b) Reports on Form 8-K

             Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 5, 2002, responding to
             Item 5, Other Events. (Related to the Company entering into a
             purchase agreement with DQE, Inc. and AquaSource, Inc. pursuant to
             which we agreed to acquire three of AquaSource's investor-owned
             water and wastewater utilities and selected, integrated operating
             and maintenance contracts and related assets).


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                                   SIGNATURES


         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.




November 8, 2002

                                          PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION
                                                     Registrant


                                          /s/  Nicholas DeBenedictis
                                          ------------------------------------
                                               Nicholas DeBenedictis
                                               Chairman and President




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



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                                 CERTIFICATIONS

I, Nicholas DeBenedictis, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Philadelphia Suburban Corporation, certify that:

1.   I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Philadelphia Suburban
     Corporation;

2.   Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
     statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
     make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
     statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
     this quarterly report;

3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
     information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
     material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
     flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
     quarterly report;

4.   The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for
     establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
     in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

a)   designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
     information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
     subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
     particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being
     prepared;

b)   evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
     procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
     quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and

c)   presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness
     of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
     Evaluation Date;

5.   The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on
     our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
     committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the
     equivalent function):

a)   all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
     controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record,
     process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the
     registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

b)   any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
     employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
     controls; and

6.   The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this
     quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
     controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal
     controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including
     any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
     weaknesses.

Date: November 8, 2002
                                /s/ Nicholas DeBenedictis
                                ------------------------------------------
                                Nicholas DeBenedictis
                                Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer


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I, David P. Smeltzer, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial
Officer of Philadelphia Suburban Corporation, certify that:

1.   I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Philadelphia Suburban
     Corporation;

2.   Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
     statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
     make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
     statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
     this quarterly report;

3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
     information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
     material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
     flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
     quarterly report;

4.   The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for
     establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
     in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

a)   designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
     information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
     subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
     particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being
     prepared;

b)   evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
     procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
     quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and

c)   presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness
     of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
     Evaluation Date;

5.   The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on
     our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
     committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the
     equivalent function):

a)   all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
     controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record,
     process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the
     registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

b)   any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
     employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
     controls; and

6.   The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this
     quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
     controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal
     controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including
     any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
     weaknesses.

Date: November 8, 2002
                                        /s/ David P. Smeltzer
                                        -------------------------------------
                                        David P. Smeltzer
                                        Senior Vice President - Finance and
                                        Chief Financial Officer

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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.                 Description
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10.44        Registration and Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 8,
             2002, among Philadelphia Suburban Corporation, Vivendi
             Enivironnement S.A., Vivendi Water S.A. and Vivendi North America
             Company (1)

99.1         Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
             Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

99.2         Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
             Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002




(1) Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on
    July 8, 2002 (Registration No. 333-92050).


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