The Water Fairness Coalition encourages all residents to learn more about this proposal and consider its potential impact on rates, protections, and independent representation.
Here’s what’s important to know:
- Rates are likely to increase – RWA customers currently pay about 30% more for water than Aquarion customers. RWA projects rates for Aquarian customers will increase by 65% under government ownership over the decade ahead.
- Loss of PURA oversight – Without state regulatory oversight, customers would lose an independent avenue for resolving complaints and ensuring rates and service remain fair.
- Shift in decision-making – Under the proposed structure, water service for Aquarion towns would would be controlled by New haven-based RWA.
