Lincoln County PSD public comment and hearing set April 21

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CHARLESTON – Hearings to take evidence and public comments on the question of West Virginia American Water Co. (WVAWC) acquiring the Lincoln County Public Service District are set for April 21 in Charleston.

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia scheduled the evidentiary hearing for 9:30 a.m. at the Commission’s headquarters at 201 Brooks St., Charleston, to be followed by the public comment hearing at 5:30 p.m. the same day at the same location.

Those who wish to participate virtually in the public comment hearing should register with the Commission by 4 p.m. on April 17. Registration may be made through the Microsoft Teams meeting link at https://bit.ly/wvpsc20260421. You may also register by calling Alexis Weimer at (304) 340-0822 or Andrew Gallagher at (304) 340-0820; or by emailing aweimer@psc.state.wv.us or agallagher@psc.state.wv.us.

Those who wish to attend in person should sign up to speak prior to 5:30 p.m. As an alternative to speaking, written comments regarding this case may be submitted by mail or hand delivery to the Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, WV 25323 or online at www.psc.state.wv.us by clicking on “Submit a Comment” in the left column and following the directions provided. All written comments should be marked as pertaining to Case No. 25-0681-W-PC.

WVAWC and the Lincoln County Commission jointly petitioned the Commission on July 28 to approve the acquisition of the troubled smaller utility by West Virginia-American for $12.9 million.

The district provides service to 2,532 customers primarily in Lincoln County, but with coverage in areas of Kanawha and Boone counties. The joint petition said the PSD “faces considerable cost and expense to continue operating the assets.” The county commission has decided it is in the public’s best interest to dissolve the district and convey the assets to WVAWC.

More information on this case can be found on the PSC website: www.psc.state.wv.us. Click on “Case Information” and access Case No. 25-0681-W-PC.