The Arizona Corporation Commission has voted to approve the Luke 303 Wastewater rate consolidation sought by EPCOR, a utility company that manages water, wastewater, natural gas and electricity distribution systems.
A statement released by the ACC explains the decision means Sun City rates are expected to increase 21%, which is an increase on average of $7.97 per month, up to $46.56 per month, from $38.59. The ACC reported customers in the Luke 303 Wastewater District expect a nearly $32 monthly decrease, from $78.18 to a new lower rate of $46.56. The commodity rate for industrial consumers in the Luke area will increase to $11.08. The new rates are retroactive to April 1.
The ACC voted 3-2 to consolidate wastewater resources and share the expenses between customers. This equalizes the rates between vastly diverse customers including Sun City, a retirement community, and the growing community surrounding Luke Air Force Base.
