DPU Sets Hearing on HWW Rate Hike Settlement

The Department of Public Utilities will conduct a virtual public hearing on June 20 on the proposed rate increase settlement between the state Attorney General and Housatonic Water Works.

The DPU hearing is Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 7 p.m. Attendees can join the virtual public hearing by entering the link, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82779314697  from a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

No prior software download is required. For audio-only access to the public hearing, attendees can dial in at 1-646-558-8656 or 1-646-931-3860 (not toll-free) and then enter the Webinar ID: 827 7931 4697.

[Read the full DPU hearing announcement and instructions for submitting comments here.]

If the Department approves the Settlement, the monthly cost of water service for a residential customer with a 5/8-inch meter using 3,600 gallons per month would increase from $56.36 to $66.50 in Phase 1 and from $66.50 to $92.89 in Phase 2.

Follow this link for full hearing details and instructions for submitting written comments which are due Friday, June 21, 2024.