A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the public water and wastewater system acquisitions since Act 12 of 2016 was enacted, including the rate increases for the water and wastewater systems before and after the acquisitions, and issue a report of its findings and recommendations to the Senate.
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Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on public water and wastewater system acquisitions in Pennsylvania since Act 12 of 2016. The study will examine rate increases before and after these acquisitions, and it will issue a report with recommendations to the Senate. The goal is to ensure transparency and fairness for ratepayers regarding these acquisitions.
Key provisions
- Analyze rate increases for water and wastewater systems before and after acquisitions since 2016.
- Collect data on rate increase requests, approvals, and usage of funds.
- Gather information on public comments submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
- Identify the system owners before and after acquisitions.
- Assess poverty levels and household income in service areas.
- Investigate state grants and loans used by systems prior to acquisition and their impact on rate increases.
- Examine investments made to address system deficiencies.
- Compare water system sales and structures in other states.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Water and Wastewater System Ratepayers
- Pennsylvania Residents
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
- Private Companies Acquiring Water Systems
- State Government
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Judith Schwank
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