The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted to suspend and investigate a proposed rate increase by Newtown Artesian Water Company for water service.
According to the PUC: “Investigation and analysis of this proposed tariff supplement and the supporting data indicates that the proposed changes in rates, rules, and regulations may be unlawful, unjust, unreasonable, and contrary to public interest. It also appears that consideration should be given to the reasonableness of Newtown’s existing rates, rules, and regulations.”
The Commission voted 5-0 to investigate Newtown Artesian’s proposal to increase its annual revenues by $922,419 (14.1%). Under the company’s proposal, a typical metered residential customer water bill would increase from $106.45 to $121.23 (13.9%). Additionally, Newtown Artesian proposes an increase in the fixed customer charge for residential customers from $22.71 to $26.90 per quarter (18.5%).
The rate increase request is now suspended and will be assigned to the PUC’s Office of Administrative Law Judge for investigation and a recommended decision.
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On Aug. 22, 2024, the Commission voted 5-0 to investigate Newtown Artesian’s proposal to increase its annual revenues for water service by $922,419 (14.1%).
Under the company’s proposal, filed with the Commission on July 19, 2024, the bill for a typical metered residential customer with a 5/8-inch meter using 12,000 gallons of water per quarter would increase from $106.45 to $121.23 (13.9%). Additionally, Newtown Artesian proposes an increase in the fixed customer charge for residential customers from $22.71 to $26.90 per quarter (18.5%).
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