Press Release

PUC Approves Rate Increase for Columbia County Water Co.

Published on 9/2/2010

Filed under: Water and Wastewater

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to approve an annual increase in rates for Wonderview Water Co., Columbia County.

The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the increase in annual rates of $21,025 (32.5 percent).  The average annual bill for residential customers using approximately 53,000 gallons a year will increase $138.24 from $425.40 to $563.64 (32.5 percent).

Wonderview provides service to 152 customers in Wonderview Development in Main and Catawissa townships, Columbia County.  More information on the ratemaking process is available on the Commission’s website. 

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities to ensure safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protect the public interest; educate consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; further economic development; and foster new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.  For recent news releases, audio of select Commission proceedings or more information about the PUC, visit our website at www.puc.state.pa.us.

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Docket No. R-2010-2182693

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