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I have heard from many of you who are concerned about the impact of a proposed rate increase by PA American Water, and I agree that this is not the time for it. I recognize PA American Water consistently upgrades their infrastructure and systems, but I’m not in favor of shifting that burden to the customers, especially now with family budgets stretched thin.
PA American Water has asked the state Public Utility Commission to approve a rate hike that would increase water bills by approximately $14 per month and wastewater bills about $10 per month. Customers with combined stormwater and wastewater systems could see an increase of roughly $20 per month.
I plan to contact the PUC to formally express my opposition to this increase, and I urge you to consider doing so, as well. Write to the PUC at Secretary’s Bureau, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, 400 North St., Harrisburg, PA, 17120.
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