Press Release

PUC to Hold Public Input Hearing for City of Lancaster Wastewater Rate Increase Request

Published on 12/7/2012

Filed under: Water and Wastewater

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is holding a hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate increase for the City of Lancaster wastewater service.

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Dennis J. Buckley will conduct the hearings at:

2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Monday, December 10, 2012

Manheim Township Public Library

Rooms B & C

595 Granite Run Drive

Lancaster PA 17601

On Nov. 8, 2012, the Commission voted 5-0 to investigate the company’s request, which proposes an annual increase of revenues to $551,609 (54.4 percent). The request is suspended for up to seven months and has been assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judge for a recommended decision or settlement. The Commission only has jurisdiction for rates and service over those customers who live outside the city and are serviced by City of Lancaster. Under the company’s proposal, the annual bill for the average residential customer using 52,000 gallons a year would increase $100.08 from $152.12 to $252.20 (65.8 percent).  The City of Lancaster provides wastewater service to approximately 3,100 residents outside the city. 

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, video and audio of select Commission proceedings or more information about the PUC, visit our website at www.puc.pa.gov.

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Docket No.  R-2012-2310366

Contact:

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