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Public hearing announced to discuss proposed water rate hike in Lackawanna County

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced public hearing dates to discuss the proposed water rate hike.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania American water customers will have the chance to voice their concerns over a proposed rate hike in Downtown Scranton.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced public hearing dates that will be held to discuss the proposed water rate hike.

The water company announced plans last year to increase water bills by 25%.

Residential customers could see their bills increase by about $17 dollars a month, but some lawmakers are worried it could be even more. 

The average monthly residential wastewater bill for sanitary sewer service would decrease by approximately $5 per month, and the average monthly residential wastewater bill for combined sewer service would increase by approximately $4 per month, according to the company.

The Public Utility Commission suspended the proposed hike until an investigation could be completed.

Two hearings will be held at the Scranton Cultural Center on January 30th. The first hearing will be at 1 p.m., followed by another at 6 p.m.

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