Sewer rate hike expected for BASA customers following acquisition
The Butler Area Sewer Authority board unanimously voted to raise the rate for sewer services during it meeting Tuesday, June 13. From left are chairman Paul Sybert and executive director Duane McKee. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
The Butler Area Sewer Authority approved a rate hike for October in anticipation of the sale of the system to Pennsylvania American Water.
At the monthly board meeting Tuesday morning, June 13, the five voting members of BASA unanimously voted to raise the rate for sewer services by $2.50 per EDU (equivalent dwelling unit) per month, which is a required condition of the acquisition. The rate increase will be effective Oct. 1.
According to BASA executive director Duane McKee, the October date was chosen for logistical reasons.
