Charleston, W.V.
The State Public Service Commission (PSC) has recently approved the adjusted water and wastewing water rates after the company’s rate adjustment request in May 2023. WVAWC says that increased rates will be paid more than $ 220 million to help pay more than $ 220 million in revenue of $ 18.4 million. From 2020.
The water company said that they are planning to upgrade some systems-wide this year, which is with funds with an order of $ 5.9 million sanctioned from PSC on a water and waste water surcharge. On March 1, the water company received that order for request for the delivery system improvement fee (DSIC) request.
The chairman of West Virginia American Water Robert Burton said, “West Virginia Water is committed to improving the necessary infrastructure in our service areas so that we can continue to follow water quality and environmental rules and customers’ water and waste Can meet the needs of water service. ” Press release on Monday. “In addition, we will continue to focus on more capacity opportunities to help maintain cheap rates.”
Water customers can expect an average of an average of $ $ 12 per month in a month, while wastewater customers will see an average growth of an average of $ 12 per month.
The new base rate came into force on 25 February. The surcharge came into force on 1 March.