American Water
Coverage of American Water in the Nexus archive.
- Utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests
Illinois customers may face higher water and sewage bills as Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois seek rate increases of $142 million and $26.5 million, respectively. The Illinois Commerce Commission is also evaluating a proposed merger between the utilities’ parent companies, American Water and Essential Utilities, which the Citizens Utility Board warns could lead to market consolidation and worsen service issues.
- Consumer advocacy groups oppose Illinois American Water $142.4M rate hike and potential major acquisition
Consumer advocacy groups oppose Illinois American Water's $142.4 million rate hike, seeking a $54 million reduction, as the Illinois Commerce Commission prepares to rule. The company cites infrastructure costs for the increase, which would raise annual residential and wastewater bills by $168 and $336, respectively, while advocates highlight the parent company's $1 billion annual profits and 47,000 households already behind on payments.