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16-05-2025
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Kentucky American Water Files Rate Request Driven by More Than $212 Million in Investment
Request reinforces company's commitment to providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable service LEXINGTON, Ky., May 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kentucky American Water filed a request today with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) for new rates, reflecting more than $212 million in system investments. The request reinforces the company's commitment to replacing aging infrastructure and continuing to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable service in compliance with environmental regulations for the benefit of customers. "Kentucky American Water is dedicated to the health and safety of our customers and the communities we serve," said Rob Burton, president of Kentucky American Water. "Our approach to long-term, efficient and consistent investments in our water systems enables us to deliver high-quality service to the more than half a million people we serve in 13 counties." Among the investments included in the request are the replacement of 30 miles of aging water pipelines and the upgrading of storage tanks, pumping stations, hydrants, meters and more. In today's filing, Kentucky American Water is seeking a total annual revenue increase of approximately $26.9 million, excluding Qualified Infrastructure Program (QIP) revenues that have already been approved. The company's rate request undergoes extensive, public review by the PSC, the Kentucky Attorney General's Office of Rate Intervention and other interested parties, such as the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. This process includes numerous interrogatories, public hearings and evidentiary hearings. The company's last general rate case was filed in June 2023. If the company's proposed rates are approved as requested, the water bill for the average residential customer using 3,900 gallons per month would increase about $9 per month. The new rates proposed in today's filing are a request only. Kentucky American Water anticipates that proposed rates will go into effect, on an interim basis, approximately seven months after the filing. The PSC will make the final decision regarding any change in rates within 10 months of the filing. Once a final decision has been made by the PSC, the difference between the interim and final approved rates is subject to a refund. Customers will be informed of the approved rates by mail and on the company's website. Kentucky American Water offers bill paying assistance programs that include payment plans, budget billing and, for income-eligible customers, the company's H2O Help to Others customer assistance program. More information can be found by clicking the Customer Assistance Program link under Customer Service & Billing on the company's website. About American WaterAmerican Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Kentucky American WaterKentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 527,000 people. For more information, visit and join Kentucky American Water on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. AWK-IR View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Susan LanchoSenior Manager, External and Government AffairsKentucky American
Business Wire
16-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Kentucky American Water Files Rate Request Driven by More Than $212 Million in Investment
LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kentucky American Water filed a request today with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) for new rates, reflecting more than $212 million in system investments. The request reinforces the company's commitment to replacing aging infrastructure and continuing to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable service in compliance with environmental regulations for the benefit of customers. 'Kentucky American Water is dedicated to the health and safety of our customers and the communities we serve,' said Rob Burton, president of Kentucky American Water. 'Our approach to long-term, efficient and consistent investments in our water systems enables us to deliver high-quality service to the more than half a million people we serve in 13 counties.' Among the investments included in the request are the replacement of 30 miles of aging water pipelines and the upgrading of storage tanks, pumping stations, hydrants, meters and more. In today's filing, Kentucky American Water is seeking a total annual revenue increase of approximately $26.9 million, excluding Qualified Infrastructure Program (QIP) revenues that have already been approved. The company's rate request undergoes extensive, public review by the PSC, the Kentucky Attorney General's Office of Rate Intervention and other interested parties, such as the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. This process includes numerous interrogatories, public hearings and evidentiary hearings. The company's last general rate case was filed in June 2023. If the company's proposed rates are approved as requested, the water bill for the average residential customer using 3,900 gallons per month would increase about $9 per month. The new rates proposed in today's filing are a request only. Kentucky American Water anticipates that proposed rates will go into effect, on an interim basis, approximately seven months after the filing. The PSC will make the final decision regarding any change in rates within 10 months of the filing. Once a final decision has been made by the PSC, the difference between the interim and final approved rates is subject to a refund. Customers will be informed of the approved rates by mail and on the company's website. Kentucky American Water offers bill paying assistance programs that include payment plans, budget billing and, for income-eligible customers, the company's H2O Help to Others customer assistance program. More information can be found by clicking the Customer Assistance Program link under Customer Service & Billing on the company's website. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Kentucky American Water Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 527,000 people. For more information, visit and join Kentucky American Water on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. AWK-IR
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Kentucky American Water Files Rate Request Driven by More Than $212 Million in Investment
Request reinforces company's commitment to providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable service LEXINGTON, Ky., May 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kentucky American Water filed a request today with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) for new rates, reflecting more than $212 million in system investments. The request reinforces the company's commitment to replacing aging infrastructure and continuing to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable service in compliance with environmental regulations for the benefit of customers. "Kentucky American Water is dedicated to the health and safety of our customers and the communities we serve," said Rob Burton, president of Kentucky American Water. "Our approach to long-term, efficient and consistent investments in our water systems enables us to deliver high-quality service to the more than half a million people we serve in 13 counties." Among the investments included in the request are the replacement of 30 miles of aging water pipelines and the upgrading of storage tanks, pumping stations, hydrants, meters and more. In today's filing, Kentucky American Water is seeking a total annual revenue increase of approximately $26.9 million, excluding Qualified Infrastructure Program (QIP) revenues that have already been approved. The company's rate request undergoes extensive, public review by the PSC, the Kentucky Attorney General's Office of Rate Intervention and other interested parties, such as the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. This process includes numerous interrogatories, public hearings and evidentiary hearings. The company's last general rate case was filed in June 2023. If the company's proposed rates are approved as requested, the water bill for the average residential customer using 3,900 gallons per month would increase about $9 per month. The new rates proposed in today's filing are a request only. Kentucky American Water anticipates that proposed rates will go into effect, on an interim basis, approximately seven months after the filing. The PSC will make the final decision regarding any change in rates within 10 months of the filing. Once a final decision has been made by the PSC, the difference between the interim and final approved rates is subject to a refund. Customers will be informed of the approved rates by mail and on the company's website. Kentucky American Water offers bill paying assistance programs that include payment plans, budget billing and, for income-eligible customers, the company's H2O Help to Others customer assistance program. More information can be found by clicking the Customer Assistance Program link under Customer Service & Billing on the company's website. About American WaterAmerican Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Kentucky American WaterKentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 527,000 people. For more information, visit and join Kentucky American Water on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. AWK-IR View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Susan LanchoSenior Manager, External and Government AffairsKentucky American
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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Pennsylvania American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $2.1 Million in Statewide Support to Communities in 2024
MECHANICSBURG, Pa., April 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pennsylvania American Water announced its charitable giving for 2024. Last year, the company provided more than $1.4 million through grants, general charitable contributions and programming support to 325 organizations across Pennsylvania. When combined with the $669,000 provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, the total amount of support increases to more than $2.1 million. "At Pennsylvania American Water, our work extends beyond providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to our customers," said Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner, who also serves on the foundation's board of trustees. "Together with the American Water Charitable Foundation, we're committed to supporting organizations that make our communities a better place to live and operate." In 2024, Pennsylvania American Water contributed: $130,757 to 149 local fire and rescue organizations; $102,300 to 30 environmental groups; $74,213 to 21 health and wellness and other related organizations; $32,050 to 11 organizations promoting inclusion, diversity and equity; $58,258 to education and workforce development groups; and $312,601 to 92 organizations working in the area of community sustainability. The company also contributed $754,167 to help its customers through its H2O Help to Others assistance program, a resource that has been available for customers for more than 30 years. In addition, Pennsylvania American Water employees engaged in philanthropy, raising $151,803 and volunteering more than 2,000 hours to local nonprofit organizations through the Foundation's Employee Volunteer and Matching Gift Program. "The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to partner with eligible nonprofit partners to support impactful initiatives and projects across the Pennsylvania," said Carrie Williams, president of the American Water Charitable Foundation. "Our charitable focus to Keep Communities Flowing empowers our employees to get involved and our communities to learn how every drop counts." The American Water Charitable Foundation's 2024 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program focused on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. To learn more about Pennsylvania American Water's community involvement, read the company's 2024 Community Impact Report. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Pennsylvania American Water Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. About the American Water Charitable Foundation The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: David MisnerSenior Manager, External
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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Many York City residents are eligible for savings on wastewater bills
With inflation still on the rise, Pennsylvanians are watching every dollar. Most of us look for savings at the grocery store or the gas pump. Recently, I was in the City of York to discuss another way residents can stretch their budgets: saving money on their utility bills. For more than 40 years, Dollar Energy Fund has been serving Pennsylvanians by providing utility assistance grants and other services. Now we're working with Pennsylvania American Water to get the word out that more than 5,000 York residents still can save money on their wastewater bills. That's because Pennsylvania American Water customers may be eligible to participate in their H2O Help to Others assistance program, which provides a discount on wastewater bills – saving the average residential customer $40.53 to $93.12 every month. That's money that can be put toward groceries and other important household items. Pennsylvania American has offered this assistance to customers for more than 30 years but has recently expanded program eligibility. The expanded program means that customers may now receive discounts of between 30% and 90% of their monthly wastewater bills. Pennsylvania American Water also increased the income eligibility for its H2O Help to Others wastewater grants, which provides up to $500 per household per year for eligible customers. Pennsylvania American Water also created a new Arrearage Forgiveness Program, which forgives $25 of participating customers' past-due balance when they make a current monthly bill payment in full, plus a $5 co-payment. For example, if a qualifying customer has a past-due balance of $240 and a monthly bill of $30 through the Arrearage Forgiveness Program, the customer would pay $35 each month for eight months to eliminate their past-due balance. These programs are administered by Dollar Energy Fund, the organization that I proudly lead with a mission to improve the quality of life for households experiencing hardships by providing utility assistance and other services that lead to self-sufficiency. The money offered through these assistance programs can make a real difference for Pennsylvania families, but only if they take advantage of it. Right now, only 4% of eligible York customers are enrolled in H2O Help to Others programs. That means more than 5,000 in York alone are leaving money on the table. We encourage York-area customers to see if they qualify for any of these programs and share this information with friends and family who might benefit from the available assistance. To check your eligibility or to apply for Pennsylvania American Water's H2O Help to Others grants and/or bill discounts, customers should contact Dollar Energy Fund at 1-888-282-6816 or This short investment of your time could result in a significant savings on your utility bill throughout the year. So take the time and see if you qualify today. Chad Quinn is CEO of Dollar Energy Fund, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization that administers utility assistance programs, including Pennsylvania American Water's H20 Help to Others customer assistance program. This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Many York PA residents are eligible for savings on wastewater bills
