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At a time when utilities are under pressure to refresh aging infrastructure, Missouri American Water has filed to raise rates with the Missouri Public Service Commission. The company says the request is meant to support about $1.6 billion of investment from June 2025 through May 2028. The plan is aimed at modernizing infrastructure, improving water quality and reliability, and meeting regulatory requirements.
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Sign InThe filing fits a familiar pattern for regulated utilities seeking to recover large capital spending through rate cases. Missouri American Water serves more than 1.7 million people, so any approved increase would affect a broad customer base. If the request is approved, the average residential water bill could rise by $15 to $23 per month.
No market price data is attached to this story, so the main focus now is the regulatory process. Investors will watch for any updates from the Missouri Public Service Commission on the timeline and scope of the case. The key question is how much of the investment program regulators allow the company to recover from customers.
Update: The company said the filing seeks about $179 million in annualized incremental revenue tied to $1.6 billion of capital investments. It added that the planned and completed investments run from June 2025 through May 2028 and cover water and wastewater system upgrades across Missouri, with new rates potentially taking effect in June 2027.