PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINJA CHARLESTON CASE NO. 22-0202-PSD-19A CULLODEN PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, Rule 19-A Application to change sewer rates and charges. NOTICE OF INTERIM RATE INCREASE On February 14, 2022, Culloden Public Service District filed with the PubJic Service Commission of West Virginia an Application to increase its sewer rates and charges and, during the pendency of the case, requested emergency interim rate relief because the District is experiencing financial distress. The Staff of the Public Service Commission have performed a preliminary review and recommended an immediate interim increase in rates and charges that wjll produce approximately $48,346 annually in additional revenue, an overall increase of 4.50%, in order for the District to avoid financial distress. The interim rates are subject to refund if determined not to be justified in a final decision in this matter. The current and interim rates are as follows: RATES (each 1,000 gallons per month) Current $17.23 Interim $18.01 MINIMUM CHARGE (per month) Current $51.68 Interim $54.03 FLAT RATE CHARGE (3,500 gallons) Current $77.53 Interim $81.05 LEACHATE ASTEWATERHAULERS (per 1,000 gallons) Current $29.86 Interim $31.20 These rates are interim rates only and may be increased, decreased or left unchanged at the conclusion of this case. During the course of this proceeding Commission Staff will recommend final rates for use by the District. Those rates will be published at a later date and may be protested at that time. CULLODEN PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT LH-129233 5-25;2022
