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First Posted: 4/29/2011

Pennsylvania American Water today filed an application with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) requesting a $6.42 a month increase in rates for a typical residential customer. The company’s request would bring a typical monthly residential water bill, using 4,150 gallons per month, to $54.87, according to a release issued by the water company.

"This rate request is driven by the prudent capital investments that we’ve made to maintain and upgrade our infrastructure and to ensure that our drinking water meets all quality standards," Pennsylvania American Water President Kathy L. Pape said.

The company’s filing requests that the new rates become effective June 28, 2011. However, the PUC typically suspends such requests for up to nine months to permit a complete investigation and analysis. Pennsylvania American Water is seeking a total annual revenue increase of approximately $71 million.

To read the complete story, see Saturday’s edition of The Times Leader.