Hawaii’s Public Utilities Commission approved a $1.94 million annual revenue increase for Hawaii Water Service’s Kapalua systems, with new rates taking effect this month. The increase reflects $5.86 million in completed infrastructure improvements and higher operating costs.
- Water and wastewater rates for the Kapalua service area are increasing for the first time since Hawaii Water acquired the systems in 2021.
- The approved rate hike adds nearly $1.47 million for water service and over $469,000 for wastewater annually.
- About $1.7 million per year in purchased water costs are passed directly to customers on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
- The rate decision recognizes $5.86 million in completed capital improvements to Kapalua’s water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Higher labor costs and inflation also contributed to the approved rate increase.
Source: Stocktitan
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