PWSA Approves Two-Year Rate Plan
December 2, 2016
On December 2, 2016, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority’s (PWSA) Board of Directors approved a $130 million operating budget for 2017 and a two year rate plan. The budget and rate plan will enable PWSA to deliver $60 million worth of projects in 2017 to rebuild and improve the City’s water system.
Beginning January 1, 2017, PWSA’s rates will increase by $6.90 per month for the average residential customer. The PWSA Board of Directors also approved rates for 2018, which would increase rates by an additional $4.80 per month for the average residential customer.
Fox Chapel Authority purchases water from Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA). The PWSA treatment plant is located on Freeport Road directly across the Waterworks Shopping Center and draws water from the Allegheny River.