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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

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



For Quarter Ended June 30, 1998

Commission File Number 1-6659



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


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


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


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


Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of June 30, 1998.

27,560,713
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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


June 30, December 31,
1998 1997
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Assets (Unaudited) (Audited)

<S> <C> <C>
Property, plant and equipment, at cost $703,758 $ 656,011
Less accumulated depreciation 128,058 121,528
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Net property, plant and equipment 575,700 534,483

Current assets:
Cash 1,192 680
Accounts receivable, net 26,254 23,534
Inventory, materials and supplies 1,947 1,847
Prepayments and other current assets 1,221 1,002
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Total current assets 30,614 27,063


Regulatory assets 51,135 51,203
Deferred charges and other assets, net 5,427 5,723
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$662,876 $ 618,472
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' equity:
6.05% Series B cumulative preferred stock $ 3,220 $ 3,220
Common stock at $.50 par value, authorized 40,000,000 shares,
outstanding 27,560,713 and 26,210,654 in 1998 and 1997 14,043 13,294
Capital in excess of par value 157,206 128,065
Retained earnings 60,357 56,136
Treasury stock, 525,392 and 376,510 shares in 1998 and 1997 (9,265) (5,970)
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Total stockholders' equity 225,561 194,745
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Long-term debt, excluding current portion 254,443 232,471

Commitments - -

Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt and preferred stock of subsidiary 2,448 6,662
Loans payable 5,720 10,400
Accounts payable 6,641 10,259
Accrued interest 4,531 3,978
Accrued taxes 3,144 3,643
Other accrued liabilities 9,415 9,755
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Total current liabilities 31,899 44,697
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Deferred credits and other liabilities:
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 85,547 83,129
Customers' advances for construction 26,332 25,810
Other 13,109 12,764
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Total deferred credits and other liabilities 124,988 121,703
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Contributions in aid of construction 25,985 24,856
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$662,876 $ 618,472
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See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 of this report.
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>

Six Months Ended
June 30,
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1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Earned revenues $71,617 $64,336

Costs and expenses
Operating expenses 27,688 26,363
Depreciation 7,323 7,296
Amortization 414 13
Taxes other than income taxes 4,801 4,324
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40,226 37,996
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Operating income 31,391 26,340
Interest expense 9,424 8,960
Dividends on preferred stock of subsidiary 15 188
Allowance for funds used during construction (372) (193)
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Income before income taxes 22,324 17,385
Provision for income taxes 9,085 7,051
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Net income 13,239 10,334
Dividends on preferred stock 98 96
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Net income available to common stock $13,141 $10,238
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Basic net income per common share $ 0.48 $ 0.40
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Diluted net income per common share $ 0.48 $ 0.39
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Average common shares outstanding during the period:
Basic 27,168 25,729
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Diluted 27,604 26,079
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</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
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


Three Months Ended
June 30,
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1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Earned revenues $37,341 $33,315

Costs and expenses
Operating expenses 14,020 13,295
Depreciation 3,720 3,609
Amortization 208 3
Taxes other than income taxes 2,283 2,082
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20,231 18,989
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Operating income 17,110 14,326
Interest expense 4,729 4,524
Dividends on preferred stock of subsidiary - 91
Allowance for funds used during construction (257) (103)
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Income before income taxes 12,638 9,814
Provision for income taxes 5,154 3,988
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Net income 7,484 5,826
Dividends on preferred stock 49 48
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Net income available to common stock $7,435 $5,778
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Basic net income per common share $ 0.27 $ 0.23
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Diluted net income per common share $ 0.27 $ 0.22
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Average common shares outstanding during the period:
Basic 27,466 25,813
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Diluted 27,868 26,137
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</TABLE>


See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 of this report.
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(In thousands of dollars)

(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


Six Months Ended
June 30,
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1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 13,239 $ 10,334
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 7,737 7,309
Deferred taxes, net of taxes on customers' advances 1,946 1,829
Net increase in receivables, inventory and prepayments (2,856) (1,051)
Net decrease in payables, accrued interest and
other accrued liabilities (3,215) (6,576)
Other (301) (509)
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Net cash flows from operating activities 16,550 11,336
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Property, plant and equipment additions, including allowance
for funds used during construction of $372 and $193 (21,624) (12,666)
Acquisitions of water systems (23,914) (435)
Other 131 (236)
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Net cash flows used in investing activities (45,407) (13,337)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Customers' advances and contributions in aid of construction 941 527
Repayments of customers' advances (1,084) (1,244)
Net proceeds (repayments) of short-term debt (4,680) 2,805
Proceeds from long-term debt 24,158 17,142
Repayments of long-term debt (2,400) (12,400)
Redemption of preferred stock of subsidiary (4,214) (1,428)
Proceeds from issuing common stock 29,046 5,680
Repurchase of common stock (3,333) (1,599)
Dividends paid on preferred stock (98) (96)
Dividends paid on common stock (8,920) (7,810)
Other (47) (82)
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Net cash flows from financing activities 29,369 1,495
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Net increase (decrease) in cash 512 (506)
Cash balance beginning of year 680 1,518
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Cash balance at end of period $ 1,192 $ 1,012
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</TABLE>

See Acquisitions and Water Sale Agreements footnote for description of
non-cash investing and financing activities.

See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 of this report.
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

June 30, December 31,
1998 1997
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(Unaudited) (Audited)

<S> <C> <C>
Stockholders' equity:
6.05% Series B cumulative preferred stock $ 3,220 $ 3,220
Common stock, $.50 par value 14,043 13,294
Capital in excess of par value 157,206 128,065
Retained earnings 60,357 56,136
Treasury stock (9,265) (5,970)
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Total stockholders' equity 225,561 194,745
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Preferred stock of subsidiary with mandatory
redemption requirements - 4,214
Current portion of preferred stock of subsidiary - 4,214
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Long-term debt:
First Mortgage Bonds secured by utility plant:
5.95% Series, due 2002* 1,600 2,000
6.30% Series, due 2002 10,000 10,000
5.80% Series, due 2003 10,000 -
6.83% Series, due 2003 10,000 10,000
7.47% Series, due 2003 10,000 10,000
7.06% Series, due 2004 10,000 10,000
6.82% Series, due 2005 10,000 10,000
6.99% Series, due 2006 10,000 10,000
6.75% Series, due 2007 10,000 10,000
6.14% Series, due 2008 10,000 -
9.89% Series, due 2008 5,000 5,000
7.15% Series, due 2008* 20,000 22,000
9.12% Series, due 2010 20,000 20,000
6.50% Series, due 2010* 3,200 3,200
9.17% Series, due 2011 5,000 5,000
9.93% Series, due 2013 5,000 5,000
6.89% Series, due 2015 12,000 12,000
9.97% Series, due 2018 5,000 5,000
9.17% Series, due 2021* 8,000 8,000
6.35% Series, due 2025 22,000 22,000
7.72% Series, due 2025 15,000 15,000
9.29% Series, due 2026 12,000 12,000
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Total First Mortgage Bonds 223,800 206,200
Note payable to bank under revolving credit agreement, due January 2000 31,500 27,128
Installment note payable, 9%, due in equal annual payments through 2013 1,591 1,591
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256,891 234,919
Current portion of long-term debt 2,448 2,448
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Long-term debt, excluding current portion 254,443 232,471
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Total capitalization $ 480,004 $ 427,216
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*Trust indentures relating to these First Mortgage Bonds require annual sinking
fund payments.

See notes to consolidated financial statements on page 6 of this report.
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)


Note 1 Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated balance sheet and statement of
capitalization of Philadelphia Suburban Corporation ("PSC" or
"the Company") at June 30, 1998, the consolidated statements
of income for the six months and quarter ended June 30, 1998
and 1997, and the consolidated statements of cash flow for the
six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 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 at June
30, 1998, 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
consolidated financial statements do not include all
disclosures and notes normally provided in annual financial
statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with
the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1997 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 1998.

Note 2 Merger with Consumers Water Company

On June 27, 1998, the Company entered into a definitive merger
agreement with Consumers Water Company ("Consumers") for
approximately 13.2 million shares of PSC common stock (valued
at approximately $275 million as of June 27, 1998). The
merger, which is subject to several conditions, including the
completion of due diligence, the approval of the shareholders
of both companies and the various state regulatory agencies,
is anticipated to close before the end of the year. Under the
terms of the merger agreement, Consumers' common shareholders
will receive 1.459 shares of the Company's common stock for
each Consumers' common stock and Consumers' preferred
shareholders will receive 5.756 shares of the Company's common
stock for each preferred share, subject to certain adjustments
as provided in the merger agreement. After the merger,
Consumers will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
The merger will be accounted for as a pooling-of-interests
under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 16. Consumers is
based in Portland, Maine and serves approximately 223,000
customers in service territories covering parts of Ohio,
Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maine. The revenues of
Consumers for the six months ended June 30, 1998 were $45,942,
excluding revenues from its former New Hampshire operations.
As of June 30, 1998, Consumers' total assets were $436,494.

Note 3 Acquisitions and Water Sale Agreements

In January 1998, Philadelphia Suburban Water Company ("PSW")
purchased the water utility assets of West Chester Area
Municipal Authority ("West Chester") for $23,804 in cash. The
West Chester service territory covers 16 square miles and is
contiguous to PSW's territory. The annual revenues of the West
Chester system approximate $4,500. Revenues related to West
Chester were $1,174 for the second quarter and $1,996 since
the date of acquisition.

In March 1998, PSW entered into a 25-year water sale agreement
with Warwick Township Water and Sewer Authority for the sale
of water to supplement its water supply. Warwick Township is
located in Bucks County and is near PSW's existing service
territory. The agreement stipulates sales of a minimum
quantity of 460,000 gallons of water per day to the year 2023.
The water sales associated with this agreement are expected to
begin in the third quarter of 1998, upon completion of a water
main connection from Warwick Township to PSW's service
territory. The annual revenues resulting from this water sale
agreement are expected to approximate $330.
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

In April 1998, PSW acquired the water system assets of the
Brandywine Hospital complex for $110 in cash and assumed
approximately $110 in liabilities. This water supply system is
located adjacent to PSW's service territory in Caln Township,
Chester County. The annual revenues of this system are
expected to approximate $100.

In April 1998, PSW entered into an agreement with Bensalem
Township, Bucks County for PSW to provide water service to a
new development covering a one square mile area in the
Township. The service territory is located adjacent to PSW's
existing service territory near a major interstate highway
interchange in suburban Philadelphia. The revenue from this
service territory, once developed, is anticipated to
approximate $200 annually.

In June 1998, PSW acquired the Flying Hills Water Company
("Flying Hills") in a purchase transaction for 42,000 shares
of the Company's Common Stock. The Flying Hills system covers
a one square mile service territory in Cumru Township, Berks
County near Reading, Pennsylvania and is 16 miles from the
nearest edge of PSW's system. The annual revenues of this
system approximate $200.

The Company continues to actively explore other opportunities
to expand its water utility operations through acquisitions or
otherwise.

Note 4 Water Rates

PSW is permitted by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
("PUC") to add a Distribution System Improvement Charge
("DSIC") to its water bills reflecting the capital costs and
depreciation related to certain distribution system
improvement projects completed and placed into service between
base rate filings. Effective July 1, 1998, the DSIC is set at
0.67% of base water rates after having been reset to zero
since PSW's last rate case settlement on October 23, 1997.

PSW uses a surcharge or credit on its bills to reflect certain
changes in Pennsylvania State taxes until such time as the tax
changes are incorporated into base rates. Effective May 18,
1998, PSW was required to initiate a revenue credit of .11%
($110 on an annual basis) of base water rates in order to
provide its customers with the savings associated with a
decrease in the Pennsylvania Capital Stock Tax rate, which the
Company was permitted to recover in the last rate settlement.
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)


Philadelphia Suburban Corporation ("PSC" or "the Company"), a Pennsylvania
corporation, is the holding Company of Philadelphia Suburban Water Company
("PSW"), a regulated water utility. PSW provides water to approximately 298,700
customers in 96 municipalities within its 481 square-mile service territory.
PSW's service territory is located north and west of the City of Philadelphia.
In addition, PSW provides water service to approximately 6,600 customers through
an operating and maintenance contract with a municipal authority contiguous to
its service territory.

Financial Condition

During the first half of 1998, the Company acquired the water utility assets of
West Chester Area Municipal Authority ("West Chester") for $23,804 in cash, made
$21,624 of capital expenditures in PSW's service territory related to routine
capital improvements and replacements, redeemed $4,214 of Preferred Stock of
subsidiary, repurchased $3,333 of its common stock and, repaid $1,084 of
customer advances for construction.

During the first half, proceeds from the issuance of common stock, the proceeds
from two long-term debt issues, internally generated funds, available working
capital, funds available under the revolving credit agreement and lines of
credit were used to fund the cash requirements discussed above, and to pay
dividends. In January 1998, PSW issued First Mortgage Bonds of $10,000 6.14%
Series due 2008 and $10,000 5.8% Series due 2003 through its medium-term note
program. Proceeds from these issues were used to reduce the balance of PSW's
revolving credit facility. In February 1998, the Company issued 1.25 million
shares of common stock in a public offering for net proceeds of $25,840. The
proceeds of this offering were used to make a $19,000 equity contribution in PSW
and to repay short-term debt of the Company. PSW used the $19,000 equity
contribution from the Company to repay amounts outstanding under its revolving
credit facility. Effective with the September 1, 1998 payment, the Company has
increased the quarterly dividend on common stock from $.1625 per share to $.17
per share.

At June 30, 1998, the Company and PSW had $9,280 and $1,000 available,
respectively under short-term lines of credit and PSW had $18,500 available
under its $50,000 revolving credit agreement.

In connection with the merger agreement that the Company has entered into with
Consumers, the Company will issue approximately 13.2 million shares of common
stock when the merger is completed. The merger is anticipated to close before
the end of 1998.

Management believes that internally generated funds along with existing credit
facilities and its ability to issue additional long-term debt are adequate to
meet the Company's financing requirements for the balance of the year and
beyond.
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)

Results of Operations

Analysis of First Six Months of 1998 Compared to First Six Months of 1997

Revenues increased $7,281 or 11.3% as a result of the 7.3% rate increase granted
PSW in October 1997, the West Chester and other acquisitions and normal customer
growth in PSW's service territory.

Operating expenses increased by $1,325 or 5.0% due to additional operating costs
associated with the West Chester acquisition, increased wages and administrative
expenses, offset in part by continuing cost containment efforts and the effects
of a mild winter, which resulted in a lower number of main breaks that reduced
maintenance expenses.

Depreciation increased by $27 or .4% reflecting increased utility plant placed
in service since the second quarter of 1997. Depreciation was approximately
2.48% and 2.44% of average utility plant in service in the first half of 1998
and 1997 respectively.

Amortization increased $401 primarily due to the amortization of the costs
associated with PSW's 1997 rate filing.

Taxes other than income taxes increased by $477 or 11.0% as a result of an
increase in the base on which the Pennsylvania Public Utility Realty Tax
("PURTA"), Capital Stock Tax and local real estate taxes are calculated. The
increase in the taxable base for the PURTA and local real estate taxes is due to
the acquisitions, primarily West Chester, and capital expenditures completed in
the last year. The increase in the Capital Stock Tax is due to the increase in
the Company's common equity.

Interest expense increased $464 or 5.2% due to increased borrowings, partially
offset by lower interest rates. The increased borrowings since the second
quarter of 1997 were used to finance acquisitions, primarily West Chester, and
PSW's ongoing capital projects.

Dividends on preferred stock of subsidiary decreased $173 due to the redemption
of the remaining shares with a par value of $4,214 in January 1998.

Allowance for funds used during construction increased by $179 primarily due to
an increase in the average balance of utility plant construction work in
progress.

The Company's effective income tax rate was 40.7% in the first half of 1998 and
40.6% in 1997.

Net income available to common stock increased by $2,903 or 28.4% primarily as a
result of the factors described above. On a diluted per share basis, earnings
increased $.09 or 23.1% reflecting the improvement in net income, partially
offset by a 5.8% increase in the average number of shares outstanding. The
increased number of average common shares outstanding during the period is
primarily a result of the 1.25 million share stock offering in February 1998,
the additional shares sold in 1997 through the Customer Stock Purchase Plan, and
the Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Stock Purchase Plan.
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)


Analysis of Second Quarter of 1998 Compared to Second Quarter of 1997

Revenues for the quarter increased $4,026 or 12.1% as a result of the 7.3% rate
increase granted PSW in October 1997, the West Chester and other acquisitions
and normal customer growth in PSW's service territory.

Operating expenses increased by $725 or 5.5% primarily due to the West Chester
acquisition, increased wage and administrative expenses and the timing of plant
maintenance costs.

Depreciation increased by $111 or 3.1% reflecting the impact of utility plant
placed in service since the second quarter of 1997. Depreciation was
approximately 2.48% and 2.44% of average utility plant in service in the second
quarter of 1998 and 1997, respectively.

Amortization increased $205 primarily due to the amortization of the costs
associated with PSW's 1997 rate filing.

Taxes other than income taxes increased $201 or 9.7% as a result of an increase
in PURTA, Capital Stock Tax and real estate taxes. The increased taxes are due
to a higher bases on which taxes are calculated. The West Chester and other
acquisitions and capital expenditures completed in the last year increased PURTA
and real estate taxes. The Capital Stock Tax increased due to the Company's
higher common equity.

Interest expense increased by $205 or 4.5% due to increased borrowings,
partially offset by lower interest rates. The increased borrowings since the
second quarter of 1997 were used to finance acquisitions, primarily West
Chester, and other PSW's ongoing capital projects.

Dividends on preferred stock of subsidiary decreased $91 due to the redemption
of the remaining shares with a par value of $4,214 in January 1998.

Allowance for funds used during construction increased by $154 primarily due to
an increase in the average balance of utility plant construction work in
progress.

The Company's effective income tax rate was 40.8% in 1998 and 40.6% in 1997.

Net income available to common stock for the quarter increased by $1,657 or
28.7% principally due to the aforementioned factors. Earnings per share on a
diluted basis increased $.05 or 22.7% reflecting the improvement in net income,
partially offset by a 6.6% increase in the average number of shares outstanding.

Year 2000
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Except for its customer information system, the Company's management
information systems are year 2000 compliant in all material respects. The
Company is currently installing a new customer information system which, in
addition to being year 2000 compliant, will offer additional functionality and
will be scalable to meet future customer growth. The installation of the new
customer information system will be completed in the first quarter of 1999 and
the cost of this system, including installation and conversion from the
existing system, is currently estimated at approximately $3,140.


Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income"
("SFAS 130"). SFAS 130 requires that all items that are required to be
recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be
reported in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as
other financial statements. The Company has adopted this statement effective
January 1, 1998 and has no components of other comprehensive income to report.
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)


In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
131, "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"
("SFAS 131"). SFAS 131 established standards for reporting information about
operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected
information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to
shareholders. It also established standards for related disclosure about
products and services, geographic areas and major customers. The Company will
adopt the disclosure prescribed by SFAS 131 in its 1998 Annual Report as
required.

In February 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement
Benefits" ("SFAS 132"). This statement revises employers' disclosures about
pension and other postretirement benefit plans but does not change the
measurement or recognition of costs associated with those plans. It standardizes
the disclosure requirements, eliminates unnecessary disclosures and requires
additional information on changes in the benefit obligations and fair values of
plan assets that will facilitate financial analysis. SFAS 132 supersedes the
disclosure requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS")
No. 87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions" and SFAS No. 106, "Employers'
Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions." The Company plans
to adopt this statement in its 1998 Annual Report as required.

In March 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued
Statement of Position 98-1 ("SOP 98-1"), "Accounting for the Costs of Computer
Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." The Company intends to adopt
this statement in its 1999 Annual Report as required. The adoption of SOP 98-1
will not have a material impact on the Company's results from operations or
financial condition.

In June 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS
133"). This statement establishes accounting and reporting standards for
derivative instruments and for hedging activities. It requires that an entity
recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of
financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. The Company
plans to adopt this statement in 2000 as required. As of June 30, 1998, the
Company had no derivative instruments or hedging activities that upon the
adoption of SFAS 133 will have an impact on the Company's results from
operations or financial condition.
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES


Part II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

There are no pending legal proceedings to which the Registrant
or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their
properties is the subject that present a reasonable likelihood
of a material adverse impact on the Registrant. Reference is
made to Item 3 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1997, which is included by a
reference herein.

Item 4. Results of Vote of Security Holders

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Philadelphia Suburban
Corporation (the "Company") was held on May 21, 1998 at the
headquarters of the Company, 762 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr,
Pennsylvania, pursuant to the Notice sent on or about April 7,
1998 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on
March 23, 1998. At that meeting, the following nominees were
elected as directors of the Company for terms expiring in the
year 2001 and received the votes set forth after their names
below:

Name of Nominee For Withheld
--------------- --- --------

Mary C. Carroll 21,294,970 1,957,836
Richard H. Glanton, Esq. 20,780,701 2,469,105
Richard L. Smoot 21,300,879 1,948,927

Since the Board of Directors is divided into three classes
with one class elected each year to hold office for a
three-year term, the term of office for the following
directors continued after the Annual Meeting: John H. Austin,
Jr.; John W. Boyer, Jr.; Nicholas DeBenedictis; G. Fred
DiBona, Jr.; Alan R. Hirsig; John F. McCaughan; and Harvey J.
Wilson.

In addition to the election of directors, the following
proposal was presented at the Annual Meeting and received the
votes set forth below:

Adoption of the Philadelphia Suburban Corporation 1994 Equity
Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective March 3,
1998.

Broker
For Against Abstentions Non-Votes
--- ------- ----------- ---------
20,734,235 2,075,468 440,103 0

Item 5. Other Information

The Company has entered into an Amended and Restated Merger
Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among the Company,
Consumers Acquisition Company and Consumers Water Company
dated as of August 5, 1998. The Company has filed a copy of
the Agreement as an Exhibit to this Form 10-Q.
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES


Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

10.28 Amended and Restated Agreement and
Plan of Merger by and among
Philadelphia Suburban Corporation,
Consumers Acquisition Company and
Consumers Water Company dated as of
August 5, 1998

27 Financial Data Schedule

(b) Report on Form 8-K

Current report on Form 8-K filed June 30, 1998
responding to Item 5, Other Events. (related to the
Company's announcement of the proposed merger with
Consumers Water Company.)



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PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES




SIGNATURE


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






August 12, 1998 PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORPORATION
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Registrant


Nicholas DeBenedictis
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Nicholas DeBenedictis
Chairman and President






Michael P. Graham
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Michael P. Graham
Senior Vice President - Finance
and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit No. Description Page No.

10.28 Amended and Restated Agreement and
Plan of Merger by and among
Philadelphia Suburban Corporation,
Consumers Acquistiion Company and
Consumers Water Company dated as of
August 5, 1998 16

27 Financial Data Schedule 94