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ICC approves Illinois American Water Co.'s rate increase

By Mike Monson
Wednesday July 30, 2008

Robert K. O'Daniell

Construction work at the new water plant continues Tuesday afternoon west of Champaign. Materials for a pipeline wait on the roadside.

SPRINGFIELD – As expected, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved a 47.2 percent overall water rate increase Wednesday for customers in the Illinois American Water Co.'s Champaign district.

The rate increase should go into effect in about a week. The Champaign district includes Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, St. Joseph, Bondville, Pesotum and some unincorporated areas.

 

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