Aquarion Water Company filed an application with the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for new water rates that are expected to become effective in March 2023.
The average impact to customers in the region would be a 27.8 percent increase, using an inclining rate structure for single-family, residential customers. This tiered approach would result in smaller increases for efficient/average use customers whereas inefficient/high use customers would see a larger increase. Aquarion has also proposed the expansion of its customer assistance program, offering a 15 percent bill discount for eligible, low-income customers.
Further, Aquarion is seeking approval of a three-year rate plan. Increases for the second and third years are estimated at 6.0 percent and 3.7 percent, in addition to the 27.8 percent increase. These proposed rate increases will be subject to review and approval by PURA in separate proceedings.
For more information regarding Aquarion’s current and proposed rates, please contact Aquarion at 800-732-9678.
Customers may provide written comments on this proposal to PURA at Ten Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051, or by sending an e-mail to PURA.ExecutiveSecretary@ct.gov Please refer to Docket Number 22-07-01 in any correspondence.
Virtual public hearings are scheduled on Oct. 6 and 25. Contact PURA at 800-382-4586 for link information.