RPA Reaction to AWA's Water Rate Increase

RPA grew out of the Upcountry and Camanche rate protests in 2010, where an overwhelming majority of ratepayers indicated that they wanted costs controlled, not rates increased. In the ensuing two years, AWA Directors have squandered $400,000 going against the will of their constituents.

AWA can reduce its operating costs by reducing management costs and outsourcing other costs that would not be necessary if the Directors focused on meeting the needs of existing customers, instead of providing for the speculative plans of a special few. The Directors reorganized AWA in secret meetings from which the public was excluded, and proposals from the public were suppressed because further cost reductions would interfere with providing for special interests.

RPA is preparing to assist ratepayers who want accountability from their elected officials prior to rate increases. Please contact us if you would like more information, or would like to help stop this rate increase.