Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PPUC) regulators recently allowed Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) a rate increase that was just half of what the corporate water utility had requested. They also launched an investigation into PAW as a result of complaints of customers who spoke out during rate proceedings. These and other recent PPUC actions can probably be traced to push-back from grass roots groups such as Keep Water Affordable and Neighbors Opposing Privatization Efforts. Read more.