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PUC approves settlement over PWSA rate changes, low-income assistance
Jan 23, 2024
Rates that Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority customers pay for service will increase next month — but not by as much as the authority initially requested.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission last week approved a joint settlement reached last October between PWSA and customers and consumer advocates regarding proposed rate increases during a three-year period.
The City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Public Schools are also parties to the agreement.
PWSA initially had requested a multiyear increase that would have boosted base rate revenues by $146.1 million during the three years ending in fiscal year 2026. Instead, the PUC has authorized PWSA to increase revenues by $35.9 million per year. The new rates will go into effect on Feb. 15.