Spotlight PA will host a July 18 online panel discussion on Pennsylvania's small private water industry--  how it's regulated and how communities are affected when service is subpar from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Outages are common for the customers of Rock Spring Water Company, a privately owned supplier that serves about 500 properties in rural Centre County.

In a four-month investigation, Spotlight PA found that clients of this small system have been failed by the company, state regulators, and elected officials.

Despite years of customer complaints, citations from state regulators, and low revenues, the company has remained under the same ownership, and some customers fear a takeover of the company would raise prices.

The situation highlights issues facing communities that receive water from private companies.

Panelists for this event so far include--

-- Marley Parish, rural affairs reporter, Spotlight PA

-- Elizabeth Marx, executive director, Pennsylvania Utility Law Project

-- Patrick Cicero, consumer advocate, PA Office of Consumer Advocate

Click Here to register and for more information.

Resource Link:

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[Posted: July 1, 2024]

7/8/2024