Press Release

HARRISBURG -The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to suspend and investigate North Heidelberg Water Company’s request for a $27,862 (94 percent) rate increase.

Under the company’s proposal, the annual bill for an average residential customer using 60,000 gallons a year would increase approximately $144, from $153 to $297. The rate increase would affect approximately 125 residential customers.  A formal complaint has been filed.

The proposed increase will be suspended for up to seven months from its Jan. 1 proposed effective date and assigned to a PUC administrative law judge for a recommended decision or settlement. The recommended decision then will be sent to the Commissioners to make the final decision in a public meeting.

The last rate increase was in 1983.  North Heidelberg Water Company provides service in Bernville, Berks County.

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.           

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