Construction workers were on the job at the Columbia Water Company today, Sunday. I felt like it was costing me money just to watch them. And of course it was, since I and other water company customers are paying for the construction through the Pennvest surcharge recently added to our water bills to pay off the loan for the project.
The PUC held a hearing on the water company’s proposed rate increase about a year and a half ago and ultimately denied the request, but the company sneaked through this de facto increase anyway.
Our only recourse right now is to file complaints with the PUC: 800-692-7380. The more customers who complain, the better the chance of the PUC acting on this.
More information on filing a complaint can obtained by clicking HERE.
Construction workers at the Columbia Water Company today . . .
Is this Donald’s private skating pond?
Columbia Spy 
Youre an idiot if youre on here complaining. Water is the cheapest and most necessary of utilities. Now yes, it sucks to pay an extra 8 dollars a month; I completely agree! But I assume everyone on here pays for either internet, or a cell phone bill, or for cable. . . these are the real criminal companies! Until you have all the FACTS and not just hearsay, you have no right to complain. Every Columbia Water Company customer is paying the surcharge, even people in Mountville, west hempfield, and penn manor. Marietta customers arent because they dont use the same water! If youre So curious, maybe go visit and take a tour of the company and see where your money is being used; maybe then youll understand the benifits!
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We are paying dearly for COLA PRIDE!Smaller is not always better.Too few paying for too much.
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I think you're missing the point. This is not owned by the borough, it is private. WE should not be on the hook to pay for the loan. This is a for profit business and they should be paying back the loan out of their profit, not adding a fee to the end user instead. Let's not forget as Cole pointed out, they stole the land from the taxpayers, adding insult to injury. Get a clue!!
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Actually, I didn't say that, but in some cases eminent domain does amount to legalized thievery.
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i agree…eminent domain does amount to legalized thievery!NOW here's the deal with the PRIVATELY owner Columbia Water Co….they service THOUSANDS of other customers in other towns, cities, boroughs, etc….WHY ONLY CHARGE COLUMBIA BORO RESIDENTS THE PENNVEST FEE OF $8.50 A MONTH.now thats thievery…….EVERY SINGLE CUSTOMER OF COLUMBIA WATER CO DOES, WILL, IS BENEFITTING FROM THE UPGRADE. its bs. loud and clear.
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Ok, but really you think it can be resolved with them??!!!!! After doing this, perhaps the PUC will accept my complaint.
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Benifits? Now who's the idiot?
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I said along time ago to buy them the water company out at ALL COAST!! They are CROOKS and we know who they are!! They are rich and want more and more!!!!!!!
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uh probably you! the benefit is having water…although not the CLEAR sparkling kind.
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Bankruptcy is here soon!!
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I am a private owner of a company. If i take out a 1 million dollar loan will the towns people pay it back for me?? If so i will be doing this forever. Thank you for your support and may god bless you.
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Mountville residents (like me) are seeing the Pennvest Surcharge too. $8.18 on my bill. Calling the PUC.
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