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10-Q, 1994-11-10
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                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, DC  20549

        [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                      SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
             For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1994

                                    OR

       [ ] 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 0-493


                          CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY


          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

          Maine                           01-0049450       
(State or other jurisdiction of    (I.R.S. Employer Identi-
incorporation or organization)      identification number)       
  
Three Canal Plaza, Portland, ME            04101          
(Address of principal executive    (Zip Code)
 offices

Registrant's telephone number: (207) 773-6438


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    

The number of common shares of Consumers Water Company outstanding as of
October 28, 1994 was 8,214,341.






                  CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS   
                               (In Thousands)

                               PART I  ITEM I
                                              
                              September 30,    December 31
                                  1994              1993      
                              ------------------------------
                                 (Unaudited)  
ASSETS
Property, Plant and Equipment, 
at cost:                                                   
   Water utility plant, in service   $390,919     $360,115 
   Less: Accumulated depreciation      67,852       63,579 
                                    ----------    ---------
                                      323,067      296,536 
                                    ----------    ---------
   Other subsidiaries                   1,905        1,710 
   Less: Accumulated depreciation       1,060          881 
                                    ----------    ---------
                                          845          829 
                                    ----------    ---------

   Construction work in progress       17,847       20,180 
                                    ----------    ---------
     Net property, plant and
        equipment                     341,759      317,545 
                                    ----------    ---------
Assets of discontinued operations net of 
liabilities                               780        1,308 
Investments, at cost                    2,086        2,044 
                                    ----------    ---------
Current Assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents            2,464        4,993 
   Accounts receivable, net of 
     reserves of $881 in 
     1994 and $798 in 1993             11,615       10,171 
   Unbilled revenue                     8,914        6,649 
   Inventories                          2,235        1,793 
   Prepayments and other                2,764        6,524 
                                    ----------    ---------
     Total current assets              27,992       30,130 
                                    ----------    ---------
Other Assets:
   Funds restricted for 
      construction activity             4,114        9,508 
   Deferred charges and other assets   12,213       11,122 
                                    ----------    ---------
                                       16,327       20,630 
                                    ----------    ---------
                                   $  388,944    $ 371,657 
                                    ==========    =========

                            See attached notes.

                  CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                   (In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

                               PART I  ITEM I

                                September 30,  December 31,
                                    1994          1993     
                                -------------- ------------
                                 (Unaudited)  



SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT 
AND LIABILITIES

Capitalization:
   Common Stock, $1 par value
   Authorized: 15,000,000 shares
     Issued: 8,209,624 shares in 1994 and
                8,041,369 in 1993     $  8,210    $  8,041 
   Amounts in excess of par value       67,354      64,662 
   Reinvested earnings                  26,441      24,235 
                                       -------     --------
     Common shareholders' investment   102,005      96,938 
                                       -------     --------
   Preferred shareholders' investment    1,069       1,069 
   Minority interest                     2,221       2,240 
   Long-term debt                      121,269     124,050 
                                       -------     --------
     Total capitalization              226,564     224,297 
                                       -------     --------
Contributions in Aid of Construction    58,947      54,045 
                                       -------     --------
Current Liabilities:
   Notes payable                        33,545      19,676 
   Sinking fund requirements and                           
     current maturities                  2,508         930 
   Accounts payable                      3,680       6,052 
   Accrued taxes                         3,929       6,662 
   Accrued interest                      2,918       3,318 
   Accrued expenses and other            9,273      11,011 
                                      --------     --------
    Total current liabilities           55,853      47,649 
                                      --------     --------
Commitments and Contingencies

Deferred Credits:
   Customers' advances for construction 22,075      21,338 
   Deferred income taxes                20,444      19,183 
   Unamortized investment tax credits    5,061       5,145 
                                       -------     --------
                                        47,580      45,666 
                                       -------     --------
                                      $388,944    $371,657 
                                       =======     ========
Book Value Per Share of Common Stock  $  12.43   $   12.05 
                                       =======     ========               

                             See attached notes.

                  CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                   (In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
                                 (Unaudited)

                               PART I  ITEM I
                                        Nine Months Ended                    
                                September 30,    September 30, 
                                    1994             1993       
                                --------------   ---------------
Revenue and Sales:                                         
   Water utility operations           $60,069      $59,361 
   Other operations                     9,364        8,600 
                                      --------     --------
     Operating revenue                 69,433       67,961 
                                      --------     --------
Costs and Expenses:
   Water utility operations            42,389       41,062 
   Other operations                     9,011        8,767 
                                      --------     --------
     Operating expenses                51,400       49,829 
                                      --------     --------
Operating Income                       18,033       18,132 
                                      --------     --------
Other Income and (Expense):
   Interest expense                    (9,175)      (8,722)
   Construction interest capitalized    1,133          382 
   Preferred dividends and minority
    interest of subsidiaries             (106)        (117)
   Other net                              723          406 
                                      --------     --------
                                       (7,425)      (8,051)
                                      --------     --------
Earnings before Income Taxes and Gains from
 Sales of Properties                   10,608       10,081 
Income Taxes                            3,625        3,487 
                                      --------     --------
Earnings: 
   Before Gains from Sales of
      Properties                        6,983        6,594 
   Gains from Sales of Properties          -           868 
                                      --------     --------
Income from Continuing Operations       6,983        7,462 
Loss from Discontinued Operations          -        (4,984)
                                      --------     --------
Net Income                            $ 6,983      $ 2,478 
                                      ========     ========
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding    #8,137       #7,233 
                                             
Earnings per Common Share:                   
  Before Gains from Sales             $  0.85      $  0.91 
  Total                               $  0.85      $  1.03 
  Discontinued Operations             $    -       $ (0.69)
                                      --------     --------
Total                                 $  0.85      $  0.34 
                                      ========     ========
Dividends Declared per Common Share   $  0.875     $ 0.860 
                                      ========     ========
                             See attached notes.

                  CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                   (In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
                                 (Unaudited)

                               PART I  ITEM I
                                                                     
                                    Three Months Ended                 
                                 September 30,    September 30,
                                     1994              1993      
                                 --------------    ------------
Revenue and Sales:                                         
   Water utility operations           $21,553      $21,595 
   Other operations                     3,617        2,926 
                                      --------     --------               
     Operating revenue                 25,170       24,521 
                                      --------     --------
Costs and Expenses:
   Water utility operations            14,200       13,640 
   Other operations                     3,397        2,855 
                                      --------     --------
     Operating expenses                17,597       16,495 
                                      --------     --------
Operating Income                        7,573        8,026 
                                      --------     --------
Other Income and (Expense):
   Interest expense                    (3,176)      (2,840)
   Construction interest capitalized      352          108 
   Preferred dividends and minority
    interest of subsidiaries              (44)         (45)
   Other net                              400          177 
                                      --------     --------
                                       (2,468)      (2,600)
                                      --------     --------
Earnings before Income Taxes and 
Gains from
 Sales of Properties                    5,105        5,426 

Income Taxes                            1,813         1,808
                                      --------     --------
Earnings: 
   Before Gains from Sales of 
     Properties                         3,292        3,618  
   Gains from Sales of Properties       -               (5) 
                                      --------     --------
Income from Continuing Operations       3,292        3,613  
Loss from Discontinued Operations           -       (4,417)
                                      --------       --------
Net Income                            $ 3,292     $  (804 )
                                      ========       ========
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding    #8,184       #7,284 
                                             
Earnings per Common Share:                   
  Before Gains from Sales             $  0.40      $  0.50 
  Total                               $  0.40      $  0.50 
  Discontinued Operations             $  -         $ (0.61)
                                      --------     --------
Total                                 $  0.40      $ (0.11)
                                      ========     ========
Dividends Declared per Common Share   $  0.295     $ 0.290 
                                      ========     ========

                             See attached notes.

                    CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
             FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 AND 1993
                                 (In Thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)

                                 PART I  ITEM I
                                                           
                                                                       
                                       Nine Months Ended                
                                 September 30,    September 30,
                                     1994             1993       
                                 -------------    -------------
Operating Activities:

Net income                            $ 6,983      $ 2,478 
Adjustments to reconcile net income   --------     --------               
 to net cash provided by operating
 activities:                                               
   Depreciation and amortization        6,816        5,668 
   Deferred income taxes and investment
     tax credits                        1,832        3,847 
   Gains on sales of properties            -         (870) 
   Change in assets and liabilities:
   Increase in accounts receivable
     and unbilled revenue              (3,709)      (1,466)
   Increase in inventories               (442)         (28)
   Decrease in prepaid expenses         3,760        2,722 
   Decrease in accounts payable and
    accrued expenses                   (3,836)      (2,033)
   Change in other assets, net of change
    in other liabilities               (1,947)      (4,501)
   Change in other assets, net of change
    in other liabilities of continuing
    operations                            528       1,165  
                                     ---------     --------
Net cash provided by operating 
  activities                            9,985       6,982 
                                     ---------     --------
Investing activities:

Capital expenditures                  (29,306)     (21,332)
Decrease in funds restricted
 for construction activity              5,394        3,187 
Decrease in construction 
  accounts payable                     (1,073)        (804)          
Net proceeds from sales of properties     -          2,024 
                                      --------      -------               
Net cash used in investing 
  activities                          (24,985)      (16,925)
                                      ---------     --------








                                 (continued...)
                    CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
             FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 AND 1993
                                 (In Thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)

                                  (continued)

                                 PART I  ITEM I
                                                           
                                       Nine Months Ended                
                                 September 30,    September 30,
                                     1994              1993      
                                 --------------    ------------

Financing activities:

Net borrowing of short-term debt      13,869        22,891 
Proceeds from issuance of 
  long-term debt                          53         5,429 
Repayments of long-term debt          (1,256)      (20,240)
Proceeds from issuance of stock        2,860         3,223 
Advances and contributions in aid of          
 construction, net of repayments       4,710         3,841 
Deferred taxes paid by developers  
  on advances and contributions in 
  aid of construction                   (655)         (342)
Cash dividends paid                   (7,110)       (6,229)
Net increase in short-term debt 
  and long-term debt of 
  discontinued operations                  0         1,715 
                                     ---------    ---------
Net cash provided by financing 
  activities                           12,471       10,288 
                                     ---------    ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash
  and cash equivalents                 (2,529)         345 
Cash and cash equivalents 
  at beginning of year                  4,993        1,768 
                                     ---------    ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at 
  end of period                      $  2,464     $  2,113 
                                     =========    =========
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow 
  information from continuing operations:
 Cash paid during the period for:             
   Interest (net of amounts 
   capitalized)                      $  8,260      $ 8,558 
   Income taxes                      $  2,352      $ 2,345 

Non-cash investing and financing 
   activities for the year:
   Property advanced or contributed  $    929      $    606





                              See attached notes.

                    CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (Unaudited)
                               September 30, 1994

                                 PART I  ITEM 1


A.               PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                 The condensed financial statements included herein have been
                 prepared by the registrant, without audit, pursuant to the
                 rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
                 Commission.  Certain information and footnote disclosures
                 normally included in financial statements prepared in
                 accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have
                 been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and
                 regulations, although the registrant believes that the
                 disclosures which are made are adequate to make the
                 information presented not misleading, particularly when read
                 in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto
                 included in the registrants' latest annual report on Form 10-
                 K.  In management's opinion, the attached interim financial
                 statements reflect all adjustments which are necessary for a
                 fair statement of the results for the periods presented.  All
                 adjustments made were of a normal and recurring nature.

B.               EARNINGS PER SHARE

                 Earnings per common share are based on the weighted average
                 number of shares and common share equivalents actually
                 outstanding during the period.  The effect of employee stock
                 options which are included as common share equivalents is to
                 increase the number of shares outstanding by 2,420 in 1994 and
                 5,229 in 1993.

C.               DISPOSITIONS

                 On January 13, 1993, the Company sold the Bourbonnais
                 wastewater collection operation of Consumers Illinois Water
                 Company to the Village of Bourbonnais for a gain, net of
                 taxes, of approximately $847,000.  The operation generated
                 $1.1 million in revenues and had 5,007 customers in 1992.

D.               COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

                 In March, 1993, an outside contractor spilled a small amount
                 of mercury while working at the Company's subsidiary, Ohio
                 Water's water treatment plant.  Several areas in and around
                 the plant were contaminated by the spill, although no mercury
                 has contaminated Ohio Water's water supply.  The cleanup has
                 been completed at a total cost of approximately $900,000. 
                 Ohio Water has received $100,000 from its insurer and is
                 currently seeking recovery of all the cleanup costs from the
                 contractor.  While there can be no assurances to the ultimate
                 outcome of  Ohio Water's efforts to obtain such recovery,
                 Management believes that it is probable that Ohio Water will
                 recover cleanup costs from the contractor and/or the
                 contractor's insurer and, therefore, has deferred the costs
                 incurred in connection with the spill.

E.               DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

                 On October 6, 1993, the Company announced its intention to
                 dispose of its manufactured housing business, Burlington Homes
                 of New England, Inc. (Burlington,) and to concentrate its
                 efforts on its water resource management business.  A reserve
                 of $5.3 million was established in 1993.  Burlington has had
                 losses aggregating $1.8 million from December 31, 1989,
                 through September 30, 1993.  On July 8, 1994, Burlington was
                 sold.  Management expects the reserve taken in 1993 to be
                 adequate to cover the loss from the sale.  The operating
                 results of Burlington, prior to the date of discontinuance,
                 are shown under discontinued operations in the Company's
                 consolidated statements of income.  All of the financial
                 statements of prior periods have been restated to reflect the
                 discontinuance of Burlington's operations.

                    CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                               September 30, 1994

                                PART I   ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis sets forth certain factors relative 
to the Company's financial condition at September 30, 1994 and the results 
of its operations for the nine months and three months then ended as 
compared to the same periods of the prior year.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

Capital construction expenditures in the first nine months of 1994 totaled 
$24.6 million, net of contributions and advances, the majority of which 
relates to the Company's utility subsidiaries.  Projects include $5.1 
million spent on a new water treatment plant in Pennsylvania estimated to 
cost $16 million when completed in 1995, $1.2 million spent on a disinfection 
facility in Maine, which was completed in May of 1994 at a total cost of 
$3.7 million, $1.7 million in improvements to a waste water treatment plant 
in Illinois expected to be completed later this year at a total cost of 
$1.9 million, and other smaller projects throughout the Company.

The Company expects capital expenditures for 1994 through 1996 to be 
approximately $116 million, net of contributions and advances. Almost 45% 
of these expenditures are required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 
the Clean Water Act (CWA) and other regulations.  The new $16 million 
treatment plant and transmission main, which is under construction in 
Pennsylvania, is required by State regulations under the SDWA.

The Company's water utility subsidiaries plan to file cases in their 
respective jurisdictions for recovery of and return on capital used to 
fund their capital expenditure programs.  Costs which have been prudently 
incurred in the judgement of the appropriate public utility commission have 
been, and are expected to continue to be, recognized in rate setting.  To 
support these capital expenditures over the next three years, some 
subsidiaries will be required to file for large percentage rate increases 
principally due to the significant capital expenditures resulting from 
compliance with the SDWA and the CWA.  Given these large rate increases, 
Management expects that it will become increasingly difficult to get rates 
in place on a timely basis.

FINANCING AND CAPITALIZATION

The table below shows the cash generated and used by the Company during the 
nine months of 1994.

Cash was generated from:
                            Dollars in millions

           Operating activities              $15.6      
           Net increase in short-term debt    13.9      
           Common stock issued                 2.9      
           Decrease in funds restricted for
              construction                     5.4      
                                             --------     
           Total Cash Generated              $ 37.8      
                                             ======
Cash was used:

           Repay long-term debt              $  (1.3)    
           Pay dividends                        (7.1)    
           Capital expenditures, net of CIAC   (24.6)    
           Net change in working capital        (4.2)    
           Other                               (  .6)    
                                              ---------    
           Total Cash Used                   $  37.8     
                                              =========    

Cash decreased $2.5 million from year end, 1993, as the Company used the 
proceeds from the sale of theWashington Court House District 
of Ohio Water Service in December, 1993.  This, along with the increase in 
short-term debt, helped fund capital expenditures.

Water utilities will require higher equity ratios to maintain current debt 
ratings due to the recognition by Standard & Poor's rating system of 
additional risk of the SDWA requirements and the uncertainty of future 
regulatory treatment of the cost of these 

                    CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                               September 30, 1994

                                PART I   ITEM 2
                                 (continued..)

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

requirements.  This coupled with the size of the 1994 through 1996 capital 
expenditure program makes it likely that the Company will return to the 
equity market again in the next three years.  Any cash flow not provided 
through a stock issuance will, as usual, be financed with short-term lines 
of credit until the subsidiaries' short-term debt level is high enough to 
warrant placement of long-term debt, generally, in the $4-6 million range.  
As of September 30, 1994, the Company had unused lines of credit available 
of over $58 million.  In addition to the short-term debt, the Company plans 
to continue to use tax-exempt, long-term debt financing in appropriate 
situations.  The $16 million project in Pennsylvania mentioned above is 
being financed in large part with $14 million of 6.375% tax-exempt bonds 
issued on behalf of Roaring Creek Water Company in October of 1993. 

Discontinued Operations

On October 6, 1993, the Company announced its intention to dispose of its 
manufactured housing business, Burlington Homes of New England, Inc., and 
to concentrate its efforts on its water resource management business.  A 
reserve of $5.3 million was established in 1993.  On July 8, 1994, 
Burlington was sold.  The reserve taken in 1993 is expected to be adequate 
to cover the loss from the sale.  The operating results of Burlington, prior 
to the date of discontinuance, are shown under discontinued operations in 
the Company's consolidated statements of income.  All of the financial 
statements of prior periods have been restated to reflect the discontinuance 
of Burlington's operations.

Acquisitions and Dispositions

In September, 1994, the Company, through its subsidiary Roaring Creek Water 
Company, acquired the assets of the Ralpho Township Municipal Authority 
Water System for $1.4 million.

Over the past five years, the Company has acquired seven water systems.  
Although the Company currently has no material acquisitions pending, 
management anticipates continuing the acquisition policy of recent years. 

In October, 1994, the Damariscotta Divison of Consumers Maine Water Company 
was taken by the local communities by eminent domain for approximately 
$600,000 or 85% of rate base.  Consumers Maine Water plans to challenge 
the purchase price in court.  The Damariscotta Division had approximately 
600 customers.  The Company has sold four divisions with customers totaling 
approximately 15,000 taken under threat of eminent domain in the last four 
years.  The gain on these sales totaled almost $7 million.  The Company is 
working with the local communities in its service areas in an effort to prevent 
future eminent domain proceedings.

Other

In March, 1993, an outside contractor spilled a small amount of mercury 
while working at the Company's subsidiary, Ohio Water's water treatment 
plant.  Several areas in and around the plant were contaminated by the 
spill, although no mercury has contaminated OWS's water supply.  The cleanup 
has been completed at a total cost of approximately $900,000.  Ohio Water 
has received $100,000 from its insurer and is currently seeking recovery of 
all the cleanup costs from the contractor.  While there can be no assurances 
to the ultimate outcome of Ohio Water's efforts to obtain such recovery, 
Management believes that it is probable that Ohio Water will recover cleanup 
costs from the contractor and/or the contractor's insurer and, therefore, 
has deferred the costs incurred in connection with the spill.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Nine Months, 1994, versus Nine Months, 1993

UTILITY REVENUE 

Utilities revenues increased $708,000 or 1.2% compared to the first nine 
months of 1993 primarily due to $2,411,000 in rate increases, $43,000 from 
acquisitions,  and $42,000 primarily from increased consumption due to a 
dry spring offset by a wet summer in some of the Company's service areas.  
These increases were offset by the loss of $1,788,000 in revenue from the 
Washington Court House Division of Ohio Water Service Company, which was 
sold in December, 1993.  During 1994, the Company has settled ten rate cases 
providing additional annual revenues of $5.6 million.  Currently, there are 
two rate cases pending in which over $6.0 million in additional revenue is 
sought.  The Company's water utility subsidiaries plan to file for one 
additional case in 1994 timed to seek recovery of and return on funds used 
to finance its large capital expenditure programs.



                    CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                               September 30, 1994

                                PART I    ITEM 2
                                 (continued..)


UTILITY OPERATING EXPENSES

Water utility operating expenses increased approximately $1,327,000, or 
3.2%.  Increased depreciation and property taxes due to increased plant 
balances, increased labor expense due in part to increased overtime needed 
to repair main breaks, which were caused by the cold weather early in the 
year and increased health insurance costs were partially offset by the 
reduction in expenses of $1,294,000 due to the sale of Washington Court House.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Nine Months, 1994 versus Nine Months, 1993 (cont.) 

OTHER OPERATIONS - REVENUE AND EXPENSE

Other operating revenue increased by $764,000, or 8.9%, due to increased 
sales at C/P Utility Services.  Other operating expenses are up $244,000, 
or 2.8%, compared to the first nine months of 1993, increased expenses at 
C/P are somewhat offset by the reversal of the additional accrual of $300,000 
taken on the Company's self-insured health plan in 1993.  Health insurance 
claims have returned to normal levels in 1994, allowing this reversal.  C/P 
Utilities was awarded contracts from the City of New York for $10.7 million 
in meter installation projects in June, 1993.  These projects will be 
completed in late 1994 or early 1995.  C/P will have additional opportunities 
to bid on New York City meter installation projects in the future.  Future 
revenue levels will depend, in part, on C/P's success in this bidding process.

Construction interest capitalized is up $751,000 due to the new water 
treatment plant being constructed in Pennsylvania and to an adjustment to 
the capitalized interest of a major plant expansion in Ohio, which was 
completed in 1993.  

Income taxes are up $138,000 due to higher pre-tax income in 1994.

Third Quarter, 1994 versus Third Quarter, 1993

UTILITY REVENUE

Utility revenues decreased $42,000, for the three months ended September 30, 
1994, as compared to the same period in 1993, due primarily to $634,000 in 
decreased consumption due to a wet summer in some of the Company's service 
areas and the loss of revenue from the Washington Court House division of 
Ohio Water Service of $676,000 following its sale, offset by $1,225,000 in 
rate increases.

UTILITY EXPENSE

Water utility operating expenses have increased approximately $560,000 in 
the three months ended September 30, 1994, as compared to the same period 
in 1993.  Increased depreciation and property taxes due to increased plant 
balances were partially offset by the reduction in expenses of $317,000 due 
to the sale of the Washington Court House division.

OTHER OPERATING REVENUES AND EXPENSES

Other operating revenue increased by $691,000, or 23.6%, due to increased 
meter installations by C/P Utilities.  Other operating expenses are up 
$542,000, or 19.0%, due primarily to increased expenses at C/P Utilities, 
which are in line with increased sales.  C/P Utilities was awarded contracts 
from the City of New York for $10.7 million in meter installation projects 
in June, 1993.  These projects will be completed in late 1994 or early 1995.  
C/P will have additional opportunities to bid on New York City meter 
installation projects in the future.  Future revenue levels will depend on 
C/P's success in this bidding process.

                    CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                               September 30, 1994

                                    PART II

Item 1.   Legal Proceedings

     On September 14, 1994, the Penobscot Indian Nation filed a Complaint 
in the United States District Court for the District of Maine naming Key 
Bank of Maine, Consumers Water Company, SHC Corporation, Burlington Homes 
of New England, Inc., Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P.C., John H. 
Schiavi, John Palmer, Palmer Management Company and Palmer Development 
Company as defendants.  The suit commenced by the Complaint arises out of the
1986 acquisition of the assets of SHC Corporation, then a subsidiary of 
Consumers Water Company, by Schiavi Homes, a Maine limited partnership in 
which the Penobscot Indian Nation held a 90% limited partnership interest.  
Burlington Homes of New England, Inc. is a current subsidiary of Consumers 
Water Company, and John H. Schiavi is a Director of Consumers Water
Company.

     The Complaint alleges, among other things, that one or all of the 
defendants defrauded the Penobscot Indian Nation by breaching their duty 
of good faith and fair dealing and by making misrepresentations.  The 
Complaint also alleges that the defendants violated the Racketeer Influenced
and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO") in connection with the sale of Schiavi
Homes.  The Complain seeks to nullify the acquisition, actual damages in the
amount of approximately $5,200,000, punitive damages, and treble damages 
under RICO.   Consumers has answered the Complain denying any liability, and
discovery in the case has commenced.

     John Schiavi, as a Director of Consumers Water Company, is a party to an
Indemnification Agreement with the Company providing him with indemnification
to the fullest extent of Maine law in connection with any suit or proceeding
brought against him by reason of the fact that he is or was a Director of 
Consumers Water Company.  As a result, Mr. Schiavi may be entitled to 
indemnification and, upon receipt by the Company of a written commitment to
repay such amounts if it is later determined that he is not entitled thereto,
may be entitled to receive an advance of expenses in this matter.  The 
Company has not determined if Mr. Schiavi is entitled to indemnification or 
the advancement of expenses under his Indemnification Agreement. 

Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)        Exhibits 

10.1       Non-competition and Consulting Agreement between consumers Water
           Company and John H. Schiavi dated March 28, 1983, incorporated
           by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Consumers Water Company's Annual
           Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992.

10.2       Consumers Water Company 1988 Incentive Stock Option Plan,
           incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Consumers Water
           Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
           31, 1993.

10.3       Consumers Water Company 1993 Incentive Stock Option Plan,
           incorporated by reference to Appendix B to Definitive Proxy
           Statement Dated April 5, 1993.

10.4       Consumers Water Company 1992 Deferred Compensation Plan for
           Directors, Plan A, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.2
           to Consumers Water Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for th
           eyear ended December 31, 1991.

10.5       Consumers Water Company 1992 Deferred Compensation Plan for
           Directors, Plan B, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.3
           to Consumers Water to Consumers Water Company's Annual Report on
           Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991.

10.6       Letter Agreement between Consumers Water Company and Anjou
           International Company dated February 9, 1986, incorporated by
           reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Consumers Water Company's
           Registration Statement on Form S-2 (No. 33-41113), filed with
           the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 11, 1991.


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10.7       Assignment of Rights under February 7, 1986, Agreement between
           Consumers Water Company and Anjou International Company to
           Compagnie Generale des Eaux, dated November 12, 1987,
           incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Consumers Water
           Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
           December 31, 1992.

10.8       Form of Indemnification Agreement entered in to between
           Consumers Water Company and each of its current directors and
           executive officers, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 
           to Consumers Water Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for 
           the six months ended June 30, 1994.

10.9       Employment Agreement between Peter L. Haynes and Consumers Water
           Company dated July 13, 1992, incorporated by reference to
           Exhibit 10.11 to Consumers Water Company's Annual Report on Form
           10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992.

     (b)  Reports on Form 8-K.

     No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter ended 
September 30, 1994.



                                   SIGNATURES


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



                        CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY
                              (Registrant)     


                                          /s/  Peter L. Haynes
- ----------------------             ---------------------------------------
       Date                                    Peter L. Haynes
                                               Chief Executive Officer


                                          /s/  John F. Isacke
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      Date                                     John F. Isacke
                                               Chief Financial Officer


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Exhibit Index

10.1       Non-competition and Consulting Agreement between consumers Water
           Company and John H. Schiavi dated March 28, 1983, incorporated
           by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Consumers Water Company's Annual
           Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992.

10.2       Consumers Water Company 1988 Incentive Stock Option Plan,
           incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Consumers Water
           Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
           31, 1993.

10.3       Consumers Water Company 1993 Incentive Stock Option Plan,
           incorporated by reference to Appendix B to Definitive Proxy
           Statement Dated April 5, 1993.

10.4       Consumers Water Company 1992 Deferred Compensation Plan for
           Directors, Plan A, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.2
           to Consumers Water Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
           year ended December 31, 1991.

10.5       Consumers Water Company 1992 Deferred Compensation Plan for
           Directors, Plan B, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.3
           to Consumers Water to Consumers Water Company's Annual Report on
           Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991.

10.6       Letter Agreement between Consumers Water Company and Anjou
           International Company dated February 9, 1986, incorporated by
           reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Consumers Water Company's
           Registration Statement on Form S-2 (No. 33-41113), filed with
           the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 11, 1991.

10.7       Assignment of Rights under February 7, 1986, Agreement between
           Consumers Water Company and Anjou International Company to
           Compagnie Generale des Eaux, dated November 12, 1987,
           incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Consumers Water
           Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
           31, 1992.

10.8       Form of Indemnification Agreement entered in to between
           Consumers Water Company and each of its current directors and
           executive officers, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to 
           Consumers Water Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
           the six months ended June 30, 1994.

10.9       Employment Agreement between Peter L. Haynes and Consumers Water
           Company dated July 13, 1992, incorporated by reference to
           Exhibit 10.11 to Consumers Water Company's Annual Report on Form
           10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992.




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