Charleston, WV (WOAY) The Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) will hold a public comment hearing on December 15 on proposed water and sewer rate increases from West Virginia American Water Company.
The utility is seeking approval of a $46 million water rate increase and a $1.4 million sewer rate increase.
The company plans to implement the changes over a two-year period, starting in March 2026, with a second phase in March 2027.
An evidentiary hearing on the rate cases is already underway this week.
Customers who want to weigh in can attend a public comment hearing on December 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Public Service Commission headquarters in Charleston.
The hearing will also be available via Microsoft Teams at: https://bit.ly/WVPSC20251215.
Anyone wishing to speak must register by 4:00 p.m. on December 12 through the Commission’s website, by phone at (304) 340-0822, or by email.
Residents can also submit written comments online or by mailing them to the Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, WV, 25301.
All comments should reference Case Numbers 25-0426-W-42-T and 25-0428-S-42-T.
