Your Water AND WASTEWATER Rates
Our rates are based on the actual cost of providing water and wastewater service. The price that customers pay is driven largely by the company’s capital investments. Pennsylvania American Water continues to invest heavily in replacing aging infrastructure, complying with water quality and environmental regulations and meeting customers’ water and wastewater service needs. Not only are these investments critical to the public’s health and safety, but they also support the economic health of the communities we serve.
Our water and wastewater rates are set by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). As part of rate filings, we submit extensive financial and operational data documenting the cost of doing business. The PUC will scrutinize this information in an open and thorough process and will offer multiple opportunities for customer involvement, including providing written comments and attending public input hearings. The PUC might grant all, some, or none of our company's rate adjustment requests.
You can learn more about the rate setting process by watching this short video.
A visual summary of the rate making process is available here.
Current Rates
Our current rates became effective August 13, 2026, except for certain recently acquired systems where the rate increases will take effect at later date (Manwalamink water and wastewater).
Rates are based on assigned rate zones. Customers can find their rate zone on under the "Messages from Pennsylvania American Water" section of their bill. New rate sheets reflecting rates updated on August 13, 2026 will be posted to this page the week of August 17, 2026.
Company Tariffs
A full explanation of the rates for each of Pennsylvania American Water’s service areas is shown in the below rate schedules found in the company's tariffs.
Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC)
Pennsylvania American Water is committed to providing high-quality, reliable water and wastewater service to its customers. This requires continually investing in our systems. One of the approved methods that allow a utility to accelerate improvements to its water and wastewater infrastructure (pipes, valves, meters, hydrants, laterals and manholes) is through a water and wastewater DSIC, which are approved by the PA Public Utility Commission. As a result, a small charge is typically added to the customer’s water and wastewater bills to allow Pennsylvania American Water to replace more of its aging system annually, thus improving service to you.
State Tax Adjustment Surcharge (STAS)
This is a PUC-approved charge that allows Pennsylvania American Water to recover costs or apply a credit surcharge specific to state taxes.