PUCO schedules public hearings on proposed Aqua Ohio water and wastewater rate increases
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COLUMBUS, OHIO (Jan. 6, 2026) – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) scheduled three public hearings to provide customers the chance to express their views on the applications of Aqua Ohio and Aqua Ohio Wastewater to increase their rates and charges for waterworks and sewage disposal services. The local public hearings are scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, beginning at 5 p.m.
Columbus Metropolitan Library, Driving Park Branch
1422 E. Livingston Avenue, Meeting Room 3
Columbus, OH 43205
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Marion City Hall
233 West Chester Street
Marion, OH 43302
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
The virtual public hearing can be accessed at the following website: https://puco.ohio.gov/events/Aqua-Virtual-Local-Public-Hearing.
Individuals who testify will be required to provide their full name and contact information during the registration process. Individuals can register on the PUCO website or by calling the PUCO Call Center at (800) 686-7826.
Those that testify will have their comments included in the case record. An evidentiary hearing will take place at the PUCO offices in Columbus at 10 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2026.
Learn more about how to testify at a PUCO public hearing
Customers may also submit comments online at www.PUCO.ohio.gov or by mail addressed to 180 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Comments should include the case numbers 25-593-ST-AIR, 25-594-WW-AIR and 25-595-WW-ATA.
Case Backgrounds
Water
Aqua Ohio is seeking to increase its annual revenues for water service in applicable service areas by $13.4 million, or 16.4% over current revenues.
On Dec. 16, 2025, PUCO’s staff filed a report which recommends a revenue increase between $8.7 million and $9.9 million, or between 10.63% and 12.14% over current revenues.
Sewer/Wastewater
Aqua Ohio Wastewater is seeking to increase its annual revenues for sewer service in applicable service areas by approximately $1.2 million, or 29.7% over current revenues for the company’s Franklin areas formerly served by Ohio American Water Company, Firestone Trace, and Southwood Estates.
On Dec. 16, 2025, PUCO’s staff filed a report which recommends a revenue increase between approximately $879,231 and $950,909, or between 21.3% and 23% over current revenues for the company’s Franklin areas.
Learn more about the rate case process on the PUCO website.
The entry scheduling the public hearings can be found on the PUCO website at PUCO.ohio.gov. Click on the link to “Docketing Information System” and search for cases 25-593-ST-AIR, 25-594-WW-AIR and 25-595-WW-ATA.
