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Law Providing Oversight of Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Now in Effect

Law Providing Oversight of Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Now in Effect


Representative Mike Turzai
Speaker of the House
28th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Media Contact: Neal Lesher

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April 2, 2018


Law Providing Oversight of Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Now in Effect


HARRISBURG – A law which places the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) under the oversight of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) went into effect yesterday, said House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny).






While Act 65 of 2017 was signed into law on Dec. 21, 2017, the law became effective on April 1, 2018, to allow the PWSA and the PUC time to prepare for the transition. On March 15, 2018, the PUC approved the Final Implementation Order by a 5-0 vote. The order details ratemaking, tariff approval, compliance plans, infrastructure improvements, consumer protections and other issues related to the implementation of Act 65.


“The PUC’s professionalism and grasp of the issues facing the PWSA has been outstanding and underscores that they are the appropriate entity to step in and provide the necessary oversight,” said Turzai. “We have been receiving updates from the commissioners on their progress, and we look forward to continuing with an open line of communication.”




In addition, a November 2017 performance audit released by the state auditor general’s office highlighted several of the deficiencies with the PWSA’s operation. They include:


  • Since 2014, four individuals have served as executive director.


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