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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. 333-81085) of Aqua America, Inc. of our report dated October 14,
2005 relating to the financial statements of the Aqua America, Inc. Employees
401(k) Savings Plan and Trust included in this annual report on Form 11-K/A for
the year ended December 31, 2004.




                                                    /s/ BEARD MILLER COMPANY LLP




Reading, Pennsylvania
October 14, 2005
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