Tapping into water rates
In 2011, Killarney Water Co. asked the Illinois Commerce Commission for permission to raise its rates 249 percent. The company had not seen an increase since 1995.
After a review, the commission allowed Killarney to bill $43.59 a month, up from $15.48 – an increase of 181.6 percent for customers who use 4,578 gallons a month. Customers, however, were allowed to phase in the higher rates.
However, the Killarney case is being re-reviewed by the ICC.
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