Ohio American Water Proposed Rate Increases

Rate increase requested by Ohio American Water

The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel is encouraging customers of Ohio American Water to voice their opinions about a recently proposed rate increase pending before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The company’s request could affect the typical residential customer by increasing rates between 12 percent and 38 percent, depending on which system serves the customer. The rate increase is proposed for all customers served by Ohio American Water.

See details of Ohio American's request

The last OAW rate increase went into effect in March 2007, increasing water rates 14 percent for customers in Franklin and Portage counties and 11.7 percent for all other residential customers. Ohio American Water also increased several customer charges including account activation and reconnection charges.

Public hearings will be scheduled for this case where customers will have the chance to give sworn testimony in person. At the hearing, you can testify on the quality of water, the adequacy of service, the proposed rate increase requested by the company or any other issues you feel pertinent to the case. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio will announce when these hearings will be held.

In the meantime, writing a letter to the PUCO will get your opinion into the case and considered as the PUCO staff evaluates the case and the Commission judges Ohio American Water’s request.

Mail a letter to the PUCO at:

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Docketing Division
RE: Case # 07-1112-WW-AIR
180 E. Broad Street, 13th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793

Be sure to include your name on the letter.

Or you can file a letter to the PUCO by accessing its online form for comments here.