One of the wastewater holding tanks that received improvements recently at the Pennsylvania American Water plant on Oneida Valley Road. Customers of Pennsylvania American will see hikes in their monthly bills, according to the state Public Utilities Commission. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 12/8/22

Those whose water and sewer services come from Pennsylvania American Water will have to find more money each month to pay their utility bills.

While a monthly sewer bill increase of $19 was initially proposed, the state Public Utility Commission approved a $30 increase.

That means the average Pennsylvania American sewer customer’s monthly bill will rise from $76.65 to $106.65, which equals a 39% increase.

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