PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
OF WEST VIRGINIA
CHARLESTON
CASE NO. 24-0830-PWD-42T
HUTTONSVILLE PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT
Rule 42T application to increase water rates and charges.
NOTICE OF INTERIM RATE
INCREASE
On October 25, 2024, Huttonsville Public Service District (“District”) filed with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia an Application to increase its water rates and charges by approximately 25.21%. During the course of the proceeding, the District requested interim emergency rate relief because it is experiencing financial distress.
The Staff of the Public Service Commission and the District have agreed to an immediate interim increase in rates and charges that will produce approximately $79,140 annually in additional revenue, an overall increase of 5.20%, 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:
Current Interim
Rates (per 1,000 gallons)
First 3,000 gallons used per month $16.00 $16.83
Next 7,000 gallons used per month $13.06 $13.74
All over 10,000 gallons used per month $9.22 $9.70
Huttonsville Correctional Facility $6.70 $7.05
Minimum Charge (per month)
5/8 inch meter $48.00 $50.94
3/4 inch meter $72.00 $75.74
1 inch meter $120.00 $126.23
1-1/2 inch meter $240.00 $252.45
2 inch meter $384.00 $403.92
3 inch meter $768.00 $807.84
4 inch meter $1,200.00 $1,262.25
6 inch meter $2,400.00 $2,524.50
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 that may differ from those previously noticed by the District. Additionally, final rates may be approved by the Commission that differ from those previously noticed and those recommended by Staff.
HUTTONSVILLE PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT
12/31/24