Christi Water Proposes a Rate Increase for Noble Township Consumers in Defiance County

Christi Water Rate Increase 24-0798-WW-AIR Christi Water Systems has filed to increase rates for water service to its nearly 200 consumers residing in the Christi Meadows Subdivision, River Chase Properties, and Webco Properties in Defiance County’s Noble Township.

Christi is requesting an increase to the monthly fixed charge for any usage between 0-50 cubic feet. Currently that monthly fixed charge is $34.81; Christi asked to increase that charge to $45.43, a 30.51% increase. Christi is also requesting to increase the water usage rate from $0.13 to $0.15 per cubic foot, about a 9.5% increase. A typical household using 600 cubic feet of water a month would see its bill increase from $107.72 to $125.26.

At a time when inflation and interest rates are already driving up costs for essentials like rent, groceries, gasoline, and energy bills, a rate increase could hit households hard.

The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) is the state’s designated advocate for residential utility consumers. We are advocating for Christi Water’s residential consumers in this case. OCC’s team is dedicated to uncovering the facts and fighting for just and reasonable rates for Christi Water’s consumers.

You can speak up and let the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) know your concerns. Below are ways you can let the PUCO know your concerns about Christi Water’s proposal to raise your water service rates.

Make Your Voice Heard at the PUCO

Speak In-Person: At a local public hearing, you can share your views face-to-face with at least one of the five PUCO commissioners that make the decision in this case. Those testifying will have their comments included as evidence in the case record that the PUCO must consider in ruling upon the utility’s request.

Here is the recently announced public hearing:

6 p.m. April 28, 2025 at the Defiance City Hall, City Council Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512.

Visit this link for OCC tips on how to speak at local public hearings: https://bit.ly/occ-make-your-voice-heard.

Comment Online: Click on “File a Public Comment” at https://bit.ly/christi-comments

Mail: Send a letter referencing Christi Water and Case No. 24-0798-WW-AIR to:

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
180 E. Broad St., 11th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

Want to Know More?

OCC’s Motion to Intervene on behalf of Christi Water’s consumers is available at this link: https://bit.ly/mti-christi

Here is a link to the PUCO docket with all the filings in the case: https://bit.ly/christi-water-rate

Questions?

Call or email the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, your residential utility consumer advocate, at 1-877-742-5622 or occ@occ.ohio.gov.

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Christi Water Rate Increase 24-0798-WW-AIR

Christi Water Proposes a Rate Increase for Noble Township Consumers in Defiance County

Make Your Voice Heard at the PUCO

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