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Utility committee hears update: Milwaukee Water plans simplified 3% increase this fall; PSC may require full case by 2026

3269422 · April 22, 2025
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City staff told the Utility Committee Milwaukee Water plans a simplified rate case likely to raise purchase water prices about 3% in fall 2025, but the Public Service Commission’s direction tied to Waukesha Water could require a full case to be completed by the end of 2026. Staff will seek PSC clarification on purchase-water adjustment rules.

City of New Berlin utility staff updated the Utility Committee that Milwaukee Water plans a simplified rate case this fall likely to produce a roughly 3% increase in wholesale water charges to member municipalities, and that the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) has signaled a full rate case may be required because of Milwaukee’s connection with Waukesha Water.

A staff member said Milwaukee informed wholesalers at a recent…

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