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Missouri American Water files $179M rate request with MoPSC, driven by $1.6B capex plan
American Water Works Company, Inc.
- Annualized incremental revenue of ~$179M sought, plus ~$32M in infrastructure surcharges ($18M pending approval).
- Request based on 10.50% ROE, 50.3% equity / 49.7% debt capital structure.
- Driven by ~$1.6B in capital investments from June 2025 through May 2028 for water/wastewater upgrades.
- If approved, new rates expected to take effect June 2027; average St. Louis County bill up ~$23/month.
- Investments include 140 miles of pipeline replacement, lead service line removal, PFAS treatment upgrades.