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Long debate as committee backs charter changes tied to potential Aquarion acquisition; concerns about oversight and rate impact
Summary
House Bill 5249, amending the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority charter to address a potential Aquarion acquisition, advanced after an extended debate about restoring PURA oversight, governance balance and whether consumers could face higher rates — one speaker cited an interrogatory indicating a potential 65% increase over 10 years.
House Bill 5249 (LCO 3100) would amend the charter of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) in the context of a proposed acquisition of an investor-owned water company (discussed in committee as Aquarion/AWA). Proponents said the bill clarifies legislative intent, restores Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) oversight for this quasi‑public…
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