Kentucky American Water Granted New Water Rates by Kentucky Public Service Commission
Kentucky American Water (NYSE:AWK) received approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission for new water rates effective December 16, 2025.
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Kentucky American Water (NYSE:AWK) received approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission for new water rates effective December 16, 2025. The rates produce an annualized revenue increase of about $18.2 million and were driven by more than $212 million in water treatment and distribution system improvements completed since the prior filing. The average residential bill for a customer using 3,900 gallons/month will rise by approximately $2 per month. The company serves over half a million people in portions of 13 counties and highlights available customer assistance programs including payment plans, budget billing and the H2O Help to Others program.
Positive
- $212 million in system improvements completed
- Annualized revenue increase of $18.2 million
- Rate approval effective Dec 16, 2025
- Serves over 500,000 people across 13 counties
Negative
- Average residential bill increases by $2 monthly for 3,900 gallons
- Higher rates may raise affordability concerns for some customers
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News Market Reaction – AWK
On Dec 18, the first trading day after this news, AWK closed 0.74% below the previous close.
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Key Figures
- Annualized revenue increase
- $18.2 million
- PSC-approved Kentucky water rate increase
- System improvements
- More than $212 million
- Water treatment and distribution investments since last rate filing
- Monthly bill change
- $2
- Average residential customer using 3,900 gallons/month
- Residential usage basis
- 3,900 gallons/month
- Average residential consumption used in bill impact example
- Population served
- Over 500,000 people
- Kentucky American Water customers across service area
- Counties served
- 13 counties
- Kentucky American Water service footprint
Historical Context
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Voluntary 10–15% water-use cut requested amid expanded drought watch.
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Completed acquisition of Yerba Buena Water Company serving ~250 customers.
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Finished multi-year upgrades at Metro East plant after $157M investment.
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Statewide mandatory conservation notice following drought warning in New Jersey.
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Announced $0.8275 quarterly dividend continuing prior annualized increase.
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Increase driven by more than
The company's rate request was filed on May 16, 2025, and was primarily driven by more than
The new rates are effective as of December 16, 2025. With the approved rate increase, the average monthly bill for residential water customers using an average of 3,900 gallons per month will increase by approximately
"Kentucky American Water is committed to providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water service to over half a million people in portions of 13 counties," said Rob Burton, president of Kentucky American Water. "Our long-term, efficient and consistent approach to capital investment enables us to achieve the high level of water service our customers expect and deserve while also helping ensure compliance with state and federal regulations."
Customers will be informed of the approved rates by mail and through the company's website at www.kentuckyamwater.com.
Kentucky American Water offers customer assistance programs that include payment plans, budget billing and, for income-eligible customers, the company's H2O Help to Others customer assistance program. More information can be found by clicking the Customer Assistance Program link under Customer Service & Billing on the company's website.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in
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About Kentucky American Water
Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, with 150 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 527,000 people.
For more information, visit Kentucky American Water's website and join Kentucky American Water on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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