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Iowa Utilities Board Holds Public Comment On Water Rate Increases

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The Iowa Utilities Board is holding public comment meetings starting today, regarding a proposed water rate increase that would affect roughly 63,000 customers in eastern Iowa.

Iowa-American Water Company wants to increase rates by approximately 13.7 percent. The Davenport-based water utility says it needs additional funds primarily to cover infrastructure updates and to supplement declining costumer use.

It estimates the average monthly residential bill will increase by $5.10 and the average monthly commercial bill to increase by $30.21.

Today's public comment meeting will be in Bettendorf. Additional hearings will be held on Tuesday in Clinton and on June 14 in Dixon. Customers may also submit comments in writing.