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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1



            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 (No. 333-107673) of Aqua America, Inc. of our report dated May 13, 2005
relating to the financial statements of the Aqua America, Inc. 401(k) and Profit
Sharing Plan included in this annual report on Form 11-K for the year ended
December 31, 2004.


                                            /s/ BEARD MILLER COMPANY LLP





Reading, Pennsylvania
June 23, 2005



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