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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Issues Regulatory Update on Eleva Municipal Water Utility Rate Increase

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The Eleva Municipal Water Utility has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to increase water rates due to a significant increase in gross plant investment and operating expenses. The proposed rate increase is necessary to fund the construction of a new water treatment plant and will result in an estimated overall rate increase of 161.30 percent over the utility's present revenues.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Eleva Municipal Water Utility has applied for a rate increase due to a 410.33 percent increase in gross plant investment and a 221.99 percent increase in operating expenses since 2002.
  • The proposed rate increase will result in an estimated overall rate increase of 161.30 percent over the utility's present revenues.
  • The average residential customer with a 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch meter who uses 8,000 gallons of water per quarter will see their water bill increase from $64.91 to $191.56, or 195.12 percent.
  • A public hearing on the application has been scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.
  • Members of the public may participate by Zoom or use the telephone connection as a backup.
  • The PSC intends to livestream and record the hearing on YouTube.

Statistics:

  • 410.33 percent increase in gross plant investment since 2002
  • 221.99 percent increase in operating expenses since 2002
  • Estimated overall rate increase of 161.30 percent over the utility's present revenues
  • Average residential water bill increase from $64.91 to $191.56, or 195.12 percent
  • Public hearing scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Sources:

  • Rose, K. (n.d.). PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE ELEVA MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY. Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Retrieved from https://apps.psc.wi.gov
  • Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (n.d.). The Eleva Municipal Water Utility has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to increase water rates. Retrieved from http://psc.wi.gov

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