en.Wedoany.com Reported - Pennsylvania American Water's rate adjustment request has been approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), resulting in an annual revenue increase of approximately $74.9 million. These funds will be used for key infrastructure improvement projects, including replacing aging infrastructure, expanding PFAS treatment, and continuing the elimination of lead service lines. The company stated that it will provide further information after receiving the order and completing its evaluation, including how the order affects customer bills and implementation details. Details of the rate filing are available at pennsylvaniaamwater.com/rates.

PUC Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank, in supporting the Commission's decision, noted that Pennsylvania American Water has provided meaningful assistance to struggling water and wastewater system communities through acquisitions, takeovers, and infrastructure improvements, including providing safe drinking water to Dimock residents, serving as receiver for systems such as Rock Spring Water Company and East Dunkard Water Authority, and investing in systems facing significant operational and infrastructure challenges. The company agrees with the focus on affordability outlined by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in his recent statement of principles; although this rate case was filed prior to the Governor's letter, the company expressed its expectation to engage with the Governor's Special Legal Counsel before future rate case filings to advance the shared goal of ensuring residents continue to have access to safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services.

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, operating across 14 states and 18 military installations, serving approximately 14 million people. The company's history dates back to 1886, and it will celebrate its 140th anniversary in 2026, with approximately 7,000 dedicated employees. Pennsylvania American Water, as its subsidiary, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, employing approximately 1,200 people, and is committed to providing water and wastewater services to approximately 2.5 million people in the state.