Press Release

PUC Schedules Public Input Hearing on Proposed Increase by Reynolds Disposal Co.

Published on 10/19/2010

Filed under: Water and Wastewater

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled a hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate increases by Reynolds Disposal Co.

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Conrad A. Johnson will conduct the hearing at:

6:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 2010

 The Forum (LGI)

Reynolds High School

531 Reynolds Road

Greenville, PA  16125

 On Aug. 18, 2010, the Commission voted 5-0 to investigate the request. A final decision must be made by March 29, 2011.

Under the company’s proposal, the annual bill for an average residential customer using 60,000 gallons per year will increase from $408.68 to $495.64 (21.3 percent).

Reynolds Disposal Co. provides wastewater service to about 680 customers in portions of Mercer County. 

Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearings and provide comments.  Customer testimony will become part of the record on which the PUC will issue its final decision. The PUC and state Office of Consumer Advocate offer tips on how to participate.  They include:

• Prepare what you are going to say beforehand.  Even though it is not required, you may want to write out your statement, which can be read.
• Bring copies.  If you have a written statement you would like to give to the judge as evidence, please bring two copies for the court reporter and several copies for the other participants.
• Plan to be questioned.  Parties in the case may want to ask you a question to clarify something you said.

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 Nos. R-2010-2171339 and C-2010-2191397

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