Kentucky American Water Seeks $108M Rate Hike to Fund System Upgrades
AWK•Kentucky American Water requested new rates with the Kentucky Public Service Commission to fund approximately $108 million in water system upgrades for 550,000 customers across 13 counties in 2027. The proposal would raise typical residential bills by about $8 monthly to cover pipeline replacements, storage tank upgrades and treatment improvements.
1. Rate Filing Overview
Kentucky American Water filed a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission for new rates to support roughly $108 million in investments between January and December 2027, marking its first annual rate filing since May 2025.
2. Planned Infrastructure Investments
Investments include replacing aging pipelines, upgrading storage tanks, wells, pumping stations, hydrants and meters, plus improvements to treatment facilities to meet regulatory requirements and enhance water quality and reliability.
3. Customer Impact
If approved, the typical customer using 4,030 gallons would see about an $8 monthly increase; assistance programs such as H2O Help to Others, budget billing and flexible payment plans remain available.
4. Regulatory Process and Timeline
The PSC review spans up to 10 months with opportunities for written comments and advocacy participation; interim rates would start in December 2026 and any final adjustments are subject to refund.
