WATER RATES GOING UP 15% IN 19 COUNTIES

(03/19/2008)

Water rates for about 166,000 West Virginians are going up. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia approved a settlement agreement granting a 14.9 percent rate increase for customers of West Virginia-American Water Co. The foreign-owned water company had asked for a 25% increase. Starting March 28, a small residential customer using 3,800 gallons of water a month will pay $40.12, up from $34.90. Commercial customers will see a big spike. The increase is expected to generate about $14 million. West Virginia-American Water, serves 19 counties.

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