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Aqua Pennsylvania exits Bucks sewer talks after county officials snub sale

Aqua Pennsylvania said it was "surprised and disappointed" by Bucks County's rejection of its $1.1 billion offer.

Bob Harvie, chairman of the Bucks County Commissioners, explains his opposition to a proposed $1.1 billion sale of the county's sewer system to Aqua Pennsylvania at a rally outside the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown on Wednesday. Aqua later said it was discontinuing talks with the county because of the opposition of elected officials.
Bob Harvie, chairman of the Bucks County Commissioners, explains his opposition to a proposed $1.1 billion sale of the county's sewer system to Aqua Pennsylvania at a rally outside the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown on Wednesday. Aqua later said it was discontinuing talks with the county because of the opposition of elected officials.Read moreALEJANDRO A. ALVAREZ / Staff Photographer