West Virginia’s Public Service Commission approved new rates for West Virginia American Water, authorizing a USD 20.5 million annualized revenue increase excluding USD 12.7 million in previously recovered infrastructure surcharges. The company said the rate case supports more than USD 239 million in system investments since its last rate adjustment in 2024. Effective March 1, 2026, the average monthly bill for residential customers using 3,000 gallons is expected to rise by about USD 6 for water service and USD 7 for wastewater. The commission also approved an additional 20% discount for customers enrolled in the Special Reduced Rate Residential Service tariff.

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