Due to 12/16/22 ICC’s Final Order regarding Illinois American Water Rates, BMWC will have potentional rate increase on
February 1, 2023 billing for your January 2023 water usage
Good afternoon,
You may remember from previous outreach that in February of this year Illinois American Water filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to adjust base rates for water and wastewater service in all the company’s operating districts. The ICC has issued a final order adjusting rates for Illinois American Water customers. New rates are expected to take effect Jan. 1, 2023.
The amount of the rate change customers will experience will vary among operating districts. Illinois American Water is reviewing the ICC’s order to determine new water and wastewater service rates. As more information becomes available, I will reach out to you with an update. Customers will also receive information in their bill which describes the rate change.
The primary driver of this rate change is related to infrastructure investment – approximately $1.1 billion in investment across the state which was not reflected in rates. The previous change in base rates was implemented six years ago, in 2017.
I will provide additional information in the coming days.
Thank you,
Tremorla Gardner
Sr. Supervisor Operations- Interurban District
Major Accounts Manager
Illinois American Water
100 N. Water Works Drive
Belleville, Il 62223
Office (618) 239-3278
Cell (618) 409-6251
