PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON CASE NO. 26-0631-PWD-W-GI A proceeding on the Commission's own motion to initiate a general investigation for the purpose of establishing a Task Force to consider issues related to water pressure standards in the Commission's Rules for the Government of Water Utilities (Water Rules), 150 C.S.R. 7. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TASK FORCE On July 15, 2026, the Commission initiated a general investigation, and established a Task Force to consider issues related to water pressure standards and related requirements contained in the Commission's Rules for the Government of Water Utilities (Water Rules), 150 C.S.R. 7. The Task Force will provide recommendations regarding whether changes to the Water Rules are warranted to address those issues. The Legal Division Staff shall serve as chair and administrator of the Water Rules Task Force. In addition, the Commission named West Virginia-American Water Company, West Virginia Rural Water Association, Rural Community Assistance Partnership, Consumer Advocate Division, and Howard Swint as Task Force members. The Commission invites interested parties to participate. Anyone desiring to participate in the Water Rules Task Force should file a notice of participation with the Executive Secretary of the Public Service Commission by August 3, 2026. Interested parties that do not participate on the Task Force may file comments at any time. All filings should reference Case No. 26-0631-PWD-W-GI and be addressed to Public Service Commission of West Virginia, Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, West Virginia 25323. LC-492185 07-22;2026