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Kentucky American Water Granted New Water Rates by Kentucky Public Service Commission
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved new water rates for Kentucky American Water. The approved rates represent a total annualized revenue increase of approximately $18.2 million.
About this update from American Water Works Company, Inc.
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