Rate Increase
Notice of Rate Increase
Water Customers of the Nelson Water And Sewer Department
This is to give you notice that the Nelson Water And Sewer Department will file an application on February 17, 2022, with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), for authority to increase water rates. Rates for general service will increase 3.0 percent. The increase is necessary to reduce the existing deficiency in present rates. The request is being made under Wis. Stat. 196.193. Rate increases granted under this statute do not require a public hearing. The effect of the increase for some selected customers is shown below. Public Fire Protection and Wholesale rates (if applicable) will also increase 3.0 percent.
| Customer Classification |
Meter Size |
Gallons | Existing Monthly Rate |
Revised Monthly Rate |
| Average Residential | 3/4 | 4,000 | $16.89 | $17.39 |
| Large Residential | 3/4 | 6,000 | $22.21 | $22.87 |
| Commercial | 1 | 19,300 | $56.70 | $58.35 |
| Industrial | 4 | 286,700 | $762.82 | $784.96 |
| Public Authority | 1 1/2 | 51,700 | $141.59 | $145.70 |
This rate increase will go into effect on May 1, 2022. If you have any questions about the rate increase request, call the Nelson Water And Sewer Department at (715) 495-7585.
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