Regulators approve 8% rate increase for W.Va. American Water customers - WCHS
Regulators approve 8% rate increase for W.Va. American Water customers
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — State regulators have approved a $15 million revenue increase, or an 8% rise in rates for West Virginia American Water customers.
The rates were effective Saturday and would translate to the average monthly bill going up by $5.69 per month for water and $5.59 per month for sewage, according to a news release from the West Virginia Public Service Commission.
The news release said the water company filed for a 22.5% rate increase in May for a total revenue boost of $41.2 million which was later adjusted after the PSC allocated a portion of sewer costs to water operations.
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