Press Release

HARRISBURG -The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today said the Cooperstown Water Company could increase water rates by $1,585 for customers, which is $3,180 less than the company proposed.

If the company rejects the lower amount, its original rate request will be assigned to an administrative law judge for hearings and a recommended decision. The recommended decision then will be sent to the Commissioners to make the final decision in a public meeting.  The company had originally sought to increase rates by $4,765.

Under the alternative proposal approved by the PUC, the bill for an average residential customer using 48,000 gallons of water a year would increase approximately $11 from $288 to $299. The rate increase would affect approximately 129 customers in Cooperstown Borough and Jackson Township, Venango 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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