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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved revised base rates for Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. and Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater Inc. that grant the company substantially less revenue …
Big Changes for Aqua Customers: Lower Bills, Better Service, and Stronger Infrastructure Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Stephen DeFrank have formally opened the application period for the …
Stay Warm This Winter: Your Guide to Heating Assistance with LIHEAP Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently adopted two new federal regulations aimed at accelerating broadband deployment, especially in unserved and underserved areas. The decision, passed by …
Fast-Track to Connectivity: New Regulations Boost Broadband Access in Pennsylvania’s Underserved Areas Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved new water and wastewater rates for Pennsylvania American Water customers, effective Aug. 7. This decision follows a rate request …
Pennsylvania American Water’s Adjusted Rates to Take Effect on Aug. 7 Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Representative Christina Sappey has successfully requested a public input hearing from the Public Utility Commission (PUC) concerning the proposed rate increase by Aqua PA Inc. …
Public Hearing Scheduled for Aqua PA Rate Increase Proposal Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania Inc., a subsidiary of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), has filed an application with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to adjust water and …
Aqua Pennsylvania Seeks Rate Increase to Fund Infrastructure Upgrades Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) application process for the 2023-24 season has officially been announced by Dr. Val Arkoosh, Secretary of the Department of Human …
Pennsylvania Residents Can Now Apply for LIHEAP Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester Recently, rate increases for water and wastewater services provided by Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. (Aqua) went into effect for over 400,000 customers in 32 …
Aqua Rate Increase Underscores Need for Reform Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery County Over the past few months, I have heard from many Willistown residents who are affected by the recent sale of the Willistown …
Rep. Shusterman on Requesting a Legislative Moratorium on Act 12 Section 1329 Public Sewer Sales Read More