Pennsylvania American Water receives approved water, wastewater rates to fund $1 billion infrastructure investments
(UI) – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved adjusted water and wastewater rates for Pennsylvania American Water customers following the company’s November 2023 rate request.
The order reflects the $1 billion in infrastructure investments to be made through mid-2025, as requested by the company, including upgrades to water mains, treatment plants, tanks, valves, booster stations and other infrastructure necessary to maintain and improve water quality, service reliability and fire protection.
Additionally, as part of this approval, the PUC initiated an investigation into reported water service and water quality issues in the company’s Northeastern service territory, based on testimony given in public input hearings held as part of the rate request proceeding.
New rates will take effect on Aug. 7, except wastewater rates for the recently acquired systems of Foster Township and the City of York, which will take effect in January and May of 2025.
“Pennsylvania American Water is committed to making needed infrastructure improvements across our service areas so we can continue to comply with more stringent drinking water standards and environmental regulations while keeping our systems resilient in the face of floods, droughts and other weather-related risks,” said Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner.
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