Illinois lawmakers and CUB urge state regulators to reject proposed $152.4M and $19.2M water rate hikes by Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois, which would raise monthly bills by $30.
Illinois lawmakers and Citizens Utility Board (CUB) are urging state regulators to reject proposed water rate hikes of $152.4 million by Illinois American Water and $19.2 million by Aqua Illinois. The rate increases would raise monthly bills by an average of $30 for consumers. State lawmakers from both parties have joined the CUB to call for legislative reforms to curb water rates for customers of the state's two private water utilities.
July 10, 2024
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