Press Release

PUC Approves Rate Increase Request for Lancaster County Co.

Published on 9/2/2010

Filed under: Water and Wastewater

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a rate increase requested by Acorn Water Co., Lancaster County.

The Commission voted 5-0 to approve an increase that allows the company to increase its annual revenues by $7,413 (245.9 percent).

Under the new rates, the bill for the average residential customer who uses 38,000 gallons of water a year would increase by $212 (177 percent) a year from $120 to $332.

Acorn Water provides service to about 21 customers in Earl Township, Lancaster 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-2010-2184465

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