Press Release

PUC Schedules Public Input Hearings on Proposed Rate Increases for Lackawanna County Water Co.

Published on 10/16/2009

Filed under: Water and Wastewater

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled two hearings to receive public comment on a proposed rate increase by Lake Spangenberg Water Co.

Administrative Law Judge Ember S. Jandebeur will conduct the hearings at:

2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Oct. 27, 2009

Jefferson Township Municipal Building

487 Cortez Road

Jefferson Township, PA  18436

On Aug. 27, 2009, the Commission voted to investigate Lake Spangenberg’s proposed increase in annual rates of $$92,292 (300 percent).  Under the proposal, the quarterly bill for the average customer using 7,000 gallons per quarter would increase by $162.12 from $54.04 to $216.16 per quarter.  The company provides water service to approximately 145 customers in Jefferson Twp., Lackawanna County. 

More information on the ratemaking process is available on the Commission’s website.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearings and provide comments.  Customer testimony will become part of the record on which the PUC will issue its final decision. The PUC and state Office of Consumer Advocate offer tips on how to participate.  They include:

Prepare what you are going to say beforehand.  Even though it is not required, you may want to write out your statement, which can be read.

Bring copies.  If you have a written statement you would like to give to the judge as evidence, please bring two copies for the court reporter and several copies for the other participants.

Plan to be questioned.  Parties in the case may want to ask you a question to clarify something you said.

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 Nos. R-2009-2115743; C-2009-2120536; C-2009-2126531; C-2009-2119255; C-2009-2122588; C-2009-2126525; C-2009-2126537; C-2009-2129331

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