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Illinois American Water Files Rate Request Driven by Approximately $577 Million in Investments to Provide Safe, Clean, Reliable and Affordable Service
Illinois American Water today filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for new rates to support approximately $577 million in water and wastewater system investments from January 2026 through December 2027. The request reinforces the company's commitment to implementing critical system upgrades and continuing to improve water quality and reliability for its more than 1.3 million people served statewide.
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