Middlesex Water Company Named One of America's 100 Fastest-Growing Publicly Traded Small Companies

ISELIN, NJ, Jul 13 (MARKET WIRE) --
Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX), a provider of water and
wastewater services in New Jersey and Delaware, today announced it has
been named to the "FSB 100" list of "America's Top Small Businesses" by
Fortune Small Business magazine. The complete list appears in the
July/August 2009 issue of Fortune Small Business magazine or online
access is available at
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb100/2009/full_list/

"Middlesex Water is honored to be recognized as a part of the Fortune
Small Business 100 fastest-growing small public companies," said Dennis
W. Doll, president and chief executive officer. "Our ranking among the
brightest stars in small business reflects the continued growing interest
in the investor-owned water and wastewater industry and it highlights the
opportunities in this industry to build long-term shareholder value. Our
family of companies share in this honor which is reflective of the
dedication and service provided by each and every employee," added Doll.

To qualify for the "FSB 100" list, companies must be a U.S. domiciled firm
with annual revenues of less than $200 million and a stock price of more
than $1. The small-cap companies were ranked based on revenue growth and
stock performance over the past three years. Middlesex Water is ranked
89th on the FSB 100.

About Middlesex Water Company

Middlesex Water Company, organized in 1897, provides regulated and
unregulated water and wastewater utility services in New Jersey and
Delaware through various subsidiary companies. The Company has paid cash
dividends in varying amounts continually since 1912. Middlesex Water has a
Dividend Reinvestment Plan under which dividends and optional cash
payments can be used to purchase additional shares of Common stock. For
additional information regarding Middlesex Water Company, visit the
Company's web site at www.middlesexwater.com or call (732) 634-1500.

Contact:
Bernadette Sohler
Vice President - Corporate Affairs
Middlesex Water Company
(732) 638-7549
bsohler@middlesexwater.com

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