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PUC Urges Congressional Action to Address Potential ‘Forever Chemical’ Cleanup Liability for Water & Wastewater Utilities Concerns Raised About Cost Impacts on Utilities and Consumers related to PFAS Cleanup HARRISBURG – As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moves toward finalizing its proposal to designate P…	4/22/2024
PUC Reminds Consumers of Public Input Hearings for Water and Wastewater Rate Increase Sought by Veolia Water Pennsylvania In-Person Hearings in Bloomsburg and Harrisburg Along with Ability to Participate Via Telephone Provide Opportunities to Gather Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsy…	4/15/2024
PUC Public Input Hearings in Late April for $16 Million Water and Wastewater Rate Increase Sought by Veolia Water Pennsylvania In-Person Hearings in Bloomsburg and Harrisburg Along with Ability to Participate Via Telephone Provide Opportunities to Gather Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsy…	4/8/2024
PUC Urges Safe Practices as April Marks Safe Digging Month ‘No Call’ to 8-1-1 is Top Cause for Damage to Underground Infrastructure HARRISBURG – As April begins, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission marks the start of Safe Digging Month, an annual camp…	4/4/2024
PUC Will Compile and Publish Online Report of Annual Diversity Data Submitted by Major Utilities in PA First Annual Report on Utilities’ Diversity Initiatives due by May 31st HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today initiated a process to generate an annual report on the dive…	4/4/2024
PUC Launches Comprehensive Review of Application Procedures Initiates Agency-Wide Review Aimed at Accelerating Application Processing and Enhancing Efficiencies HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) launched a comprehensive revie…	4/4/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for April 4, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Pub…	4/3/2024
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on April 9 HARRISBURG – A total of 376 disciplinary actions, including 90 education requirements and $357,525 in administrative penalties, hav…	3/21/2024
PUC Highlights 2024 ‘Fix a Leak Week’ HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today highlighted the importance of water, including its safety, efficiency and conservation efforts in conjunction with National “Fix a L…	3/18/2024
Rate Increases for Water and Wastewater Services Proposed by Veolia Water Pennsylvania Suspended for PUC Investigation Proposed Veolia Water and Wastewater Rate Increases Suspended Until November 2024 for Detailed Analysis and Review HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today suspended rate in…	3/14/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for March 14, 2024 PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for March 14, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Co…	3/13/2024
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on March 12 HARRISBURG – A total of 198 disciplinary actions, including 60 education requirements and $192,925 in administrative penalties, ha…	3/1/2024
PUC Hosting 2024 Philadelphia ‘Be Utility Wise’ Human Services Conference PUC Joins PECO Energy, PGW, Philadelphia Water Department, UESF, ECA in Promoting Consumer Awareness, Utility Education & Related Support for Vulnerable Populations HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania P…	2/27/2024
PUC Announces Appointment to Damage Prevention Committee HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced an appointment to its Damage Prevention Committee (DPC), which is tasked with enforcing the state’s Underground Utility Li…	2/22/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for February 22, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	2/21/2024
PUC Seeks Qualified Students for New Internship Program ‘Power Your Career with the PUC’ HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the creation of a new PUC Internship Program aimed at college students looking for traini…	2/8/2024
PUC Appoints Allison Kaster as Director of Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Allison Kaster, of Harrisburg, as Director and Chief Prosecutor of the Bureau of Investigation and Enfo…	2/1/2024
PUC Seeks to Enhance Public Notification and Application Review Procedures for Acquisitions of Municipal or Authority-Owned Water & Wastewater Systems Invites Public Comment on Proposals Seeking to Improve Public Awareness, Establish Greater Consistency in Evaluating Section 1329 Applications HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (…	2/1/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for February 1, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	1/31/2024
PUC Reminds Consumers of Upcoming Public Input Hearings for Rate Increase Sought by Community Utilities of Pennsylvania Six In-Person and Telephonic Hearings Provide Opportunities to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today remind…	1/24/2024
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on February 13 HARRISBURG – A total of 249 disciplinary actions, including 72 education requirements and $235,625 in administrative penalties,…	1/23/2024
PUC Reminds Consumers About Upcoming Public Input Hearings for Rate Increase Sought by Pennsylvania American Water 12 In-Person and Telephonic Hearings Provide Statewide Opportunities to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) tod…	1/22/2024
PUC Public Input Hearings Set in Late January and Early February for Rate Increase Sought by Community Utilities of Pennsylvania Six In-Person and Telephonic Hearings Provide Opportunities to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announ…	1/19/2024
PUC Approves Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Settlement for Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority PWSA’s Multi-Year $146.1 Million Rate Increase Proposal Reduced to $35.9 Million, With No Further Changes Until At Least 2026 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approv…	1/18/2024
PUC Approves Rate Increase for Columbia Water Company HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved an increase in rates for Columbia Water Company (Columbia Water), which provides service to approximately 12,000 customers…	1/18/2024

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