COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor is accepting written consumer comments about a rate increase proposed by Eastern Bartholomew Water Corporation. Comments can be submitted through May 9. Testimony will be filed on May 16, and a hearing is scheduled for June 28.
Eastern Bartholomew Water Corporation serves about 5,100 customers in Bartholomew, Jennings and Decatur Counties. The utility is asking for about $7.7 million in long-term debt. The bill for residential customers using 5,000 gallons per month would increase from $22.83 to $33.77 per month.
The water company has cited higher operating and maintenance costs, as well as the need for capital improvements. Proposed upgrades include a new water treatment plant, new storage tank, new office building, new maintenance building, new hydrants, main extensions, meter replacements and GIS mapping of the entire system.
Comments can be made online at in.gov/oucc/2361.htm, or by mail to:
Mail: Consumer Services Staff
Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor
115 W. Washington St., Suite 1500 South
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Views may also be submitted via email to uccinfo@oucc.in.gov, or faxed to 317-232-5923.
Comments should include the consumer’s name, mailing address, and a reference to “IURC Cause No. 44903.” Consumers with questions can contact the OUCC’s consumer services staff at 1-888-441-2494.
