Press Release

PUC Approves Lower Rate Increase than Requested for Water Co. in Clarion County

Published on 3/15/2012

Filed under: Water and Wastewater

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to approve a rate increase request by Corner Water Supply and Service Corporation, Clarion County.

The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the joint settlement allowing an annual increase of revenues of $34,900 (10.64 percent).  The settlement was reached among the company and the Commission.  The company had originally requested an annual increase of revenues of $38,719 (11.8 percent).  As part of the company’s increase, the annual bill for an average residential customer using 48,000 gallons per year will increase $50.84 from $477.84 to $528.68 (10.64 percent).

Corner Water Supply and Service Corporation furnishes water service to approximately 415 customers in portions of Paint and Elk Townships, Clarion County. 

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-2011-2238120              

Contact:

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