Press Release

PUC Approves Rate Increase for Franklin County Water Co.

Published on 6/30/2011

Filed under: Water and Wastewater

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to approve a rate increase requested by Kensington Water Co.

The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the company’s increase in annual rates of $11,303 (75 percent). Under the new rates, the bill for an average residential customer using 15,000 gallons per quarter would increase from $66 to $116.

Kensington Water Company furnishes metered and unmetered water service to approximately 60 residential customers in Franklin 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.

Docket No. R-2011-2234934

Contact:

• Denise McCracken
  Senior Communications Specialist
  717-787-5722
  demccracken@pa.gov