My opposition to the proposed PA American Water rate hike, new grants to boost our local economy, and more

Rep. Dan Goughnour November 26, 2025

My opposition to the proposed
PA American Water rate increase

I have heard from many of you who are concerned about the impact of a proposed rate increase by PA American Water, and I agree that this is not the time for it. I recognize PA American Water consistently upgrades their infrastructure and systems, but I’m not in favor of shifting that burden to the customers, especially now with family budgets stretched thin.

PA American Water has asked the state Public Utility Commission to approve a rate hike that would increase water bills by approximately $14 per month and wastewater bills about $10 per month. Customers with combined stormwater and wastewater systems could see an increase of roughly $20 per month.

I plan to contact the PUC to formally express my opposition to this increase, and I urge you to consider doing so, as well. Write to the PUC at Secretary’s Bureau, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, 400 North St., Harrisburg, PA, 17120.

$380K invested in Mon Valley projects

I was pleased to join with state Sen. Nick Pisciottano last week to announce that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has awarded $380,000 to fund projects that will benefit the Mon Valley’s infrastructure and economy. Grants from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund will fund five worthwhile projects in our district:

$25,000 to VC Waterfront Development for river access and barge construction.
$105,000 to White Oak Borough for construction of a veterans memorial.
$55,000 to Clairton Municipal Authority for storm sewer and road restoration.
$140,000 to the city of McKeesport for Renziehausen Park bandshell improvements.
$55,000 to Executive Building LLC for HVAC, plumbing and electrical upgrades.

Connect with me or my district office: We’re here to help!

My team and I are here to assist with a variety of state government-related services, so please don’t hesitate to visit the district office at Tube City Center in McKeesport, call us at 412-664-0035, or visit my website, www.repgoughnour.com.