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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our report dated
February 11, 2000 included in Connecticut Water Service, Inc.'s Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1999 and to all references to our Firm included in
this registration statement filed on Form S-8.
Hartford, Connecticut
December 11, 2000
By: /s/ Arthur Andersen
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ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
