Press Release

PUC OKs Lower Rate Increase than Sought by Wonderview Water Company

Published on 3/2/2006

Filed under: Water and Wastewater

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a settlement of a rate increase request by Wonderview Water Company that increases consumer rates, but not to the level the company originally requested.

Under the settlement, the annual bill for an average customer using 60,000 gallons of water would increase by approximately $60 (13 percent) from $399 to $459. The company’s original proposal raised the average annual bill by about $92 (23 percent) to $492.

The Commission approved the settlement by a vote of 5-0. As part of the settlement, Wonderview cannot apply for another rate increase for at least 18 months. The rate increase will affect about 150 customers in the Wonderview Development in Main and Catawissa townships, Columbia County.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ensures safe, reliable and reasonably priced electric, natural gas, water, telephone and transportation service for Pennsylvania consumers, by regulating public utilities and by serving as responsible stewards of competition. For recent news releases, or more information about the PUC, visit our internet homepage www.puc.state.pa.us.

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Docket No:      R-00050659

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