Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.com
The Shawano Water and Sewer Utility is asking the state Public Service Commission for a 12 percent overall increase in sewer rates, though that percentage will vary depending on the type of customer.
The city has requested an overall increase in annual revenue of $219,140, or an increase of 12 percent over present revenue, according to a PSC notice of proceeding.
According to City Administrator Brian Knapp, the current average sewer charge, based on the city average of 500 cubic feet of water used per month, is currently $30.37.
A 12 percent increase, if approved by the PSC, will raise the monthly sewer charge by $3.64 to $34.01.
However, Knapp noted, that will vary depending on classes of customers, which are broken into residential, commercial and industrial.
The PSC will determine the actual level of the revenue requirement after reviewing the application and holding a hearing. The hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
If the commission authorizes an increase, it will also authorize the ultimate rates individual classes of customers pay.