Press Release

PUC Approves PA American Water Purchase of 2 Monroe County Water Systems

Published on 6/22/2006

Filed under: Water and Wastewater

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved the purchase of the Pennsylvania-American Water Co. (PAWC) purchase of the Community Association of Pocono Farms and Lexington Woods Corp. water systems in Monroe County.

The Commission unanimously voted to allow the sales. PAWC will pay $2.3 million for the Association’s water system. PAWC will bill all metered customers a monthly service charge of about $17, but maintain the current volumetric rates. The Association currently serves about 1,340 residential and commercial water customers in Coolbaugh Township.

PAWC will pay $150,000 for the Lexington Woods water system. PAWC will bill unmetered customers about $455 a year, an increase of $119. The company plans to install water meters within 90 days and begin charging metered rates. A current metered customer using 60,000 gallons a year pays about $482. Lexington Woods serves about 55 customers in Coolbaugh Township.

PAWC provides water service for more than 2 million residential, commercial and industrial consumers in 35 counties.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ensures safe, reliable and reasonably priced electric, natural gas, water, telephone and transportation service for Pennsylvania consumers, by regulating public utilities and by serving as responsible stewards of competition. For recent news releases, or more information about the PUC, visit our website at www.puc.state.pa.us.

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Docket No:            A-212285F0132, A-212285F0134

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