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Customers of Pennsylvania-American Water Company can voice their opinions on a planned rate hike during a public hearing Wednesday in Dravosburg.
The hearing before the state Public Utility Commission will be held at 6 p.m. in the Dravosburg Municipal Building, 226 Maple Ave., said state Sen. Jim Brewster, who opposes the 13 percent increase.
"This is your opportunity to speak out and let your voice be heard," said the McKeesport Democrat. "I think it is important that the public provide the PUC with a very strong and clear message on this proposed rate hike and how it would impact families."
Under the proposal, the annual water bill for a typical household would go from $581.40 to $658.44.
Under law, water companies must PUC approval to increase water rates.
In a June 2 letter to the PUC, Brewster urged the commissioners to reject the request, saying that many Mon Valley customers of Penn-American are on low or fixed incomes.
The hearing was slated at Brewster's request. Residents who wish to testify should arrive 10 to 15 minutes early, sign in, and if they have a written statement they want to put on the record, should bring an extra copy, Brewster said.
The PUC must issue a final decision on the rate increase by Jan. 28.
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