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Utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests – Capitol News IL
Illinois American Water, the state’s largest private water utility, is seeking a 142 million rate increase, which would raise typical water costs for its 357,000 residential customers by around 14 per month. Aqua Illinois, the second-largest private water utility serving over 90,000 customers in the state, has asked regulators to approve a 26.5 million rate increase, which would raise average combined water treatment and supply bills by about 23 per month. But the Illinois Commerce Commission is also evaluating a proposed merger between the two water utilities’ parent companies.
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TheJournal.ie
· Jul 1, 2026
Number of boil water notices and water restriction notices increased by around 20% last year
The number of ‘at-risk’ supplies however decreased last year.
ArcaMax
· Jun 22, 2026
Colorado River system continues slide toward crash, despite emergency actions sending water to Lake Powell
The two major reservoirs on the Colorado River face dire outlooks that will likely spur federal officials to restrict the amount of water flowing downstream — and decrease hydropower generation — in the coming months, even after they ordered ...
CommonWealth Beacon
· Jul 6, 2026
It’s time to act on the state’s PFAS problem
If we don’t act soon, local water districts will have to go to ever greater and costlier lengths to prevent PFAS from contaminating our drinking water.
UrduPoint
· Jul 10, 2026
Mayor orders to desilt drains before rains
Mayor orders to desilt drains before rains
DailyNewsHungary
· Jun 30, 2026
Looming water shortage in Hungary: PM Péter Magyar makes this request of residents
The prime minister has asked residents to observe restrictions concerning water supply and to reduce their water consumption. That is because a water shortage can become a reality in the next 48 hours. Péter Magyar talks about “record high” water consumption Speaking in Parliament, Péter Magyar noted that water shortages were reported from more and [] Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/looming-water-shortage-in-hungary-heatwave/
The Hill
· Jun 24, 2026
Texas water officials seek more funding as crisis worsens, costs soar: 'This is not going to stop'
Texas water officials are urging lawmakers to provide more funding for water supply projects as costs skyrocket, with the State Water Plan estimating a 174 billion price tag, and data centers increasing water usage, raising national security concerns.
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Related coverage for "Utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests – Capitol News IL": TheJournal.ie — Number of boil water notices and water restriction notices increased by around 20% last year. ArcaMax — Colorado River system continues slide toward crash, despite emergency actions sending water to Lake Powell. CommonWealth Beacon — It’s time to act on the state’s PFAS problem. UrduPoint — Mayor orders to desilt drains before rains. DailyNewsHungary — Looming water shortage in Hungary: PM Péter Magyar makes this request of residents. The Hill — Texas water officials seek more funding as crisis worsens, costs soar: 'This is not going to stop'