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PUC Reminds Concerned Parties of Additional Late-August Public Input Hearings on Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority Rate Case Two Additional Telephonic Public Input Hearings Will Be Held on August 29 to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC…	8/21/2023
PUC Recognizes National “811 Day” and Stresses Importance of Safe Digging With Every Project Calling 8-1-1 Before Starting Any Digging Project is an Essential Safety Step for Contractors and Those Working Around the Home HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is highlig…	8/10/2023
PUC to Hold Additional Public Input Hearings on Rate Increase Request by Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority in Late August Two Additional Telephonic Public Input Hearings Will Be Held on August 29 to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC…	8/9/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 3, 2023 PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 3, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Co…	8/2/2023
REMINDER: PUC Holds Public Input Hearings on Rate Increase Request by Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority In-Person and Telephonic Hearings Scheduled for July 25 and July 27, to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) tod…	7/24/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting On August 8 HARRISBURG – A total of 126 disciplinary actions, including $193,475 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 229 unde…	7/21/2023
PUC Commissioner Yanora’s Resolution Supporting Integration of Hydropower in Development in Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Systems Adopted at NARUC Summer Policy Nation’s Utility Regulators Join Pennsylvania in Supporting Incorporation of Zero-Emissions Hydropower Generation as $50 Billion in Federal Funding Boosts Water Infrastructure Repair, Improvement and…	7/19/2023
REMINDER: PUC Holds Telephonic Public Input Hearings on Request by Pennsylvania-American Water to Acquire Butler Area Sewer Authority Telephonic Hearings Scheduled for July 18 and July 19, to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded co…	7/17/2023
PUC Holds Public Input Hearings on Rate Increase Request by Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority In-Person and Telephonic Hearings Scheduled for July 25 and July 27, to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) tod…	7/14/2023
PUC Holds Telephonic Public Input Hearings on Request by Pennsylvania-American Water to Acquire Butler Area Sewer Authority Telephonic Hearings Scheduled for July 18 and July 19, to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced t…	7/13/2023
PUC Reopens Public Comment Period on Proposed Regulations to Enhance Water Utility Service in Pennsylvania Proposal Focuses on Preserving Water Resources, Limiting Leaks, Reducing Overall Company Risk and Enhancing Customer Service HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today moved t…	7/13/2023
PUC Approves Joint Settlement in Case Involving Aqua Pennsylvania Acquisition of Shenandoah Water System Approval Had Been Sought for $12 Million Acquisition of Water System Serving Approx 2,900 Customers in Schuylkill County HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a…	7/13/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for July 13, 2023 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth K…	7/12/2023
PUC Reminds Consumers About July 20 Telephonic Public Input Hearing on Towamencin Township Request to Provide Wastewater Service in Portions of Montgomery County Application by Towamencin Township Also Seeks PUC Permission to Abandon Service Upon Closing of a Separately Proposed Acquisition by the Pennsylvania American Water Company HARRISBURG – The Pennsylva…	7/11/2023
PUC Highlights Reopening of Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program as Part of #CallUtilitiesNow Campaign LIHWAP assists Pennsylvania families who are behind on their drinking water and wastewater bills to ensure their service remains active HARRISBURG – As part of its #CallUtilitiesNow campaign, the Penn…	7/10/2023
PUC Reminds Columbia Water Company Customers of Upcoming Public Input Hearings on Rate Increase Request Registration Deadline is July 11 for Two Telephonic Hearings on July 12 to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)…	7/6/2023
PUC Schedules July 20 Telephonic Public Input Hearing on Towamencin Township Request to Provide Wastewater Service in Portions of Montgomery County Application by Towamencin Township Also Seeks PUC Permission to Abandon Service Upon Closing of a Separately Proposed Acquisition by the Pennsylvania American Water Company HARRISBURG – The Pennsylva…	6/30/2023
PUC Holds Telephonic Public Input Hearings on Columbia Water Rate Case Telephonic Hearings Scheduled for July 12, to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced two telephoni…	6/29/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting On July 11 HARRISBURG – A total of 130 disciplinary actions, including $203,000 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 229 under…	6/28/2023
PUC to Investigate Rate Increase Request by Columbia Water Co. HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to suspend and investigate a rate increase request by Columbia Water Company (Columbia Water), which provides service to appro…	6/15/2023
PUC Announces Appointments to Consumer Advisory Council The Council Advises PUC Commissioners on Matters Related to the Protection of Consumer Interests Under PUC Jurisdiction HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced a…	6/15/2023
PUC Approves Settlement with Aqua Pennsylvania Regarding Improper Service Terminations Aqua to Pay $33,500 Civil Penalty After PUC Investigation Revealed 67 Water Shutoffs Following Expiration of Termination Notices HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today app…	6/15/2023
PUC to Investigate Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Changes Proposed by Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted today to suspend and investigate rate changes proposed by the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for water, wastewater, and…	6/15/2023
PA PUC TELEPHONIC Public Meeting Agenda for Thursday, June 15, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. due to water leak issues in the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. The Keystone Buil…	6/14/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting On June 13 HARRISBURG – A total of 352 disciplinary actions, including $296,475 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 215 under…	5/23/2023

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