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Aquarion Water Seeks 42% Rate Hike After Sale Denied

12/18/2025

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Aquarion Water Co. (Connecticut's largest water company) seeks a 42% rate increase totaling about $88 million annually.
The request follows the state regulators' rejection of Aquarion's sale to the South Central Regional Water Authority.
Teixiera blamed regulators for the hike, saying the sale would have saved money.
The rate increase application will be filed within 60 days, with potential implementation by November 2026.

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Aquarion Water Co. (Connecticut's largest water company) seeks a 42% rate increase totaling about $88 million annually.
The request follows the state regulators' rejection of Aquarion's sale to the South Central Regional Water Authority.
Teixiera blamed regulators for the hike, saying the sale would have saved money.
The rate increase application will be filed within 60 days, with potential implementation by November 2026.