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Public Hearing Planned For Proposed American Water Rate Hike

The Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia has scheduled a virtual and in-person public comment hearing for two rate cases filed by the company. 
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The public can comment on a rate increase request from West Virginia-American Water on Dec. 15. 

The Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia has scheduled a virtual and in-person public comment hearing for two rate cases filed by the company. 

In May, the water company requested approval for a $46 million increase in water rates and a $1.4 million increase in sewer rates. The company proposes implementing the increases in two phases, starting in March 2026 and then again in March 2027.

The public comment hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 at PSC headquarters at 201 Brooks St. in Charleston.

The PSC asks for those who want to participate in the hearing to register with the commission by 4 p.m. on Dec. 12. 

Registration can be made through this Microsoft Teams meeting link. Registration can also be done by calling Alexis Weimer at (304) 340-0822 or Andrew Gallagher at (304) 340-0820; or by emailing aweimer@psc.state.wv.us or agallagher@psc.state.wv.us.

The PSC said those interested in attending in person must sign up to speak prior to 5:30 p.m. Written comments may also be submitted by mail or hand delivery to the Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, WV, 25301, or online at https://www.psc.state.wv.us/ by clicking on “Submit a Comment” in the left column and following the directions provided. All written comments should be marked as pertaining to Case Nos. 25-0426-W-42T and 25-0428-S-42T

More information on these cases can be found on the PSC website.

Click on “Case Information” and access Case Nos. 25-0426-W-42T and 25-0428-S-42T.