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Pennsylvania American Water customers brace for a modest 4.75% rate hike—less than the initial 15% request—starting August 13, funding a $4 million wastewater upgrade in Fairview Township. The project modernizes equipment, improves chemical treatment, and enhances solids handling to boost reliability, protect public health, and safeguard local waterways. While some worry about rising costs, especially on fixed incomes, others see the small increase as fair trade for long-term environmental and infrastructure benefits. No service disruptions expected; construction will fuel economic activity through 2027, even if it doesn’t create many permanent jobs.

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