Newtown Artesian Seeking 14 Percent Water Rate Hike

NEWTOWN, PA — The Newtown Artesian Water Company has filed a request with the

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for permission to increase its water rates for residential and commercial customers in Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, and Middletown Township.

The company will be seeking a 14 percent rate hike, which would generate an additional $922,419 in revenue. The new rates would take effect on Sept. 18.

If the company's request is approved in its entirety, customers would see the following increases:

• A residential customer with a 5/8-inch meter and typical usage of 12,000 gallons per quarter would see an increase from $106.45 to $121.23 per quarter;
• A commercial customer with a 3/8-inch meter and typical usage of 13,000 gallons per month would see an increase from $112.01 to $126.88 per month;
• An industrial customer with a 3/4-inch meter and typical usage of 115,000 gallons per month would see an increase from $811.56 to $917.43 per month; and
• A public customer with a 2-inch meter and typical usage of 143,000 gallons per month would see an increase from $1,056.15 to $1,195.84 per month.

For additional information on the proposed rate increase, customers may contact the water company by calling (215) 968-6781.