Customers Get to Foot the Bill as Veolia Reqests a Rise in Rates to Fund $473 Million in Water Service Improvements

by Rockland Daily Staff

Veolia plans to spend $473 million to enhance water service while customers get to pay nearly the entire bill. 

The water company, which provides water for 300,000 Rockland County residents, filed a plan with the New York State Public Service Commission to replace $300 million worth of infrastructure, including service lines, water mains, and hydrants. 

Veolia claims the $473 million plan will be an investment of nearly $4,000 per customer. 

While Veolia will contribute $4 million to lessen the impact of the rate adjustments for its customers, Rockland County residents will still see an increase of  19 cents per day or $5.64 a month in their water bill should the proposal receive approval from the PSC.

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