DOVER, DE -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/04/08 -- Tidewater Utilities, Inc., a leading provider of water, wastewater and related services in DE, held its "Building Stronger Communities" Charity Golf Tournament at Heritage Shores Golf Course in Bridgeville, DE on September 30, 2008. This event was held to benefit the Delaware-based charity Children & Families First, a statewide private non-profit social service agency serving Delaware families for almost 125 years. The tournament, which raised over $8,000, was well attended and supported by many, including the event major sponsors, David G. Horsey & Sons and IG Burton Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep.

"We thank Tidewater Utilities for partnering with us to benefit the families we serve throughout Delaware," said Kathy Hershey, Development Director of Children & Families First. "Their commitment to investing in the lives of those in our communities is a perfect complement to our mission."

Tidewater, established in 1964, provides service to retail water and wastewater customers south of the C&D Canal. Presently, the Company serves about 42,000 homes and business in Delaware. Through its affiliated companies, Tidewater serves a wide range of water and wastewater services including consulting, contract operations and maintenance, and bulk water supply. Tidewater is a subsidiary of Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX), a leading water provider in New Jersey named one of America's Top 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in March 2008. For more information about Tidewater Utilities, visit www.tuiwater.com. For information about Middlesex Water, visit www.middlesexwater.com

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CONTACT:
Carol Murphy
Tidewater Utilities, Inc.
302-734-7500: phone
302-734-9297: fax
cmurphy@tuiwater.com
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