CASE NO. 20-0397-PWD-G
PAGE-KINCAID PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT,
a public utility, Kincaid, Fayette County.
NOTICE OF GENERAL
INVESTIGATION
In certificate proceedings and several formal complaint cases in 2019, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia recieved information about the then current condition of water delivered to customers of Page-Kincaid Public Service District and plans to make improvements to utility facilities. Page-Kincaid entered into negotiations with West Vriginia American Water Company to consider alternatives to making upgrades to the water treatment plant. The Commission granted Page-Kincaid’s request to withdraw the certification application based on the parties agreeing to continue discussion about alternatives to the Page-Kincaid certificate project, including negotiations and discussions related to a wholesale purchased water agreement or an acquisition by WVAWC.
On May 19, 2020, a boil water advisory was issued for the entire water system of Page-Kincaid. The boil water advisory heightens the necessity to explore all available alternatives.
On May 20, 2020 the commission opened a General investigation into the quality of water service provided by Page-Kincaid. The commission set a Status Conference for July 16, 2020 at 9:30 a.m, made Page-Kincaid and WVAWC respondents, and required Page-Kincaid to provide information about its sewer system to WVAWC so that WVAWC can evaluate whether to make a proposal regarding the sewer system.
At the Status Conference, the Commission will discuss proposals to improve the quality of water that is being provided to Page-Kincaid customers. The Commission will conduct the Status Conference pursuant to public health and safety guidelines that were issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The commission will not receive oral comments during the Status Conferenc. Interested persons may file comments (which include the case number listed above) online or by United States Mail addressed to Connie Graley, Executive Secretary, 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, WV 25301. Interested persons also may view a livestream of the statue Conference, Go to the Commission’s website, www.psc.state.wv.us, for links to Case Information, Submit a Comment and Commission Webcast.
PAGE-KINCAID SERVICE
DISTRICT