SENATOR ANWAR RELEASES STATEMENT OPPOSING HAZARDVILLE WATER COMPANY RATE INCREASE REQUEST

Today, State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) released the following statement in opposition to the Hazardville Water Company’s proposal to increase rates by more than $2.4 million, representing an increase of 72%.

“This rate request has the potential to cause serious damage to Enfield, Somers and East Windsor, where my constituents will undoubtedly struggle under projected monthly increases of $22 per month or more than $250 per year. Water is a necessary utility, and for residents to experience such a spike when they already face cost burdens is unthinkable. I will continue to follow developments in this case and hope the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority makes the right decision for thousands of people.”

While two public comment hearings in this case have passed, members of the public can still submit testimony to PURA via email, directed to PURA.ExecutiveSecretary@ct.gov with Docket Number 25-07-12, name and home address.