Now, you have a little more time to make comments about the proposed water rate hike that will affect some customers in eastern Bartholomew, Jennings and Decatur counties.

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has moved back several deadlines for a proposed rate hike by the Eastern Bartholomew Water Corp.

The not-for-profit water company serves about 5,200 customers in Bartholomew, Decatur and Jennings counties, including providing water for the town of Hope.
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The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, which represents the consumer in rate hikes, has announced that the deadline to submit testimony has been extended until June 6th.

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission evidentiary hearing, originally scheduled for June 28th, has now been rescheduled for Aug. 3rd.

Consumers who wish to submit written comments for the case record may do so via the OUCC’s Website at www.in.gov/oucc/2361.htm, or by mail, email or fax:

• Mail: Consumer Services Staff
Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor
115 W. Washington St., Suite 1500 South
Indianapolis, IN 46204

• email: [email protected]

• Fax: (317) 232-5923

The OUCC needs to receive all written consumer comments no later than June 6, 2017 so that it can: 1) Consider them in preparing its testimony and 2) File them with the Commission to be included in the case’s formal evidentiary record.

Comments should include the consumer’s name, mailing address, and a reference to “IURC Cause No. 44903.” Consumers with questions about submitting written comments can contact the OUCC’s consumer services staff toll-free at 1-888-441-2494.