They are a publicly traded company, so maximizing profits is pretty much their reason for being

Probably an illegal job done by the owner

That wasn't a factor here. It certainly is in other places, but not here.

This area was always serviced by Philadelphia Suburban Water Company, but they became Aqua and the rout was on.

I'll look it up - we are charged a minimum usage fee for water and sewer. Most of the bill (90%) is that minimum usage fee

Be careful. They are working westward

Keep fighting to protect your local water authority

Excellent idea. Thanks

Sad and 💯 correct

$200 per month. My neighbor with 2 kids was charged > $300.

I've done all I can to conserve, but Aqua has minimum charges, so I could use absolutely NO water and still owe about $200 per month .

I'd start budgeting for a 100% increase by next year at this time. Aqua is like a robber baron, 2022 style.

Ps. Aqua is not doing anything illegal. It’s Harrisburg that set the rules that Aqua is taking advantage of. Some of the blame also need to go to local townships, boroughs, and cities

This is what I just sent to my state senator and rep:

Dear Rep Howard,

I live in West Pikeland Twp, and we've experienced the impact of 2016 Act 12 first-hand. My water/sewer bill was over $200 and we use very little water (it's just my wife and me).

We need to do something about 2016 Act 12 - repeal it or put tighter controls over water utility companies, especially Aqua America. Aqua seems to have taken the lead in taking unintentended advantage of Act 12 and have been using it to use their monopoly powers to negatively impact the citizens of Pennsylvania.

Please help us! We can't afford this travesty!

I live in western Chester County and know Lanco pretty well. I also prefer north of US30.

Do you want rural/semi-rural/forested/farmland?

From the areas I know, New Holland might work. There are some nice areas up north of PA23 between Morgantown and New Holland. Another beautiful area is around Money Rocks State Park.

Absolutely understand. I was thinking about my high schools day up near Buffalo, NY. I went to a Catholic HS, and we had one calc teacher, one chemistry teacher, one AP English teacher, etc.

The local school district had about 5 of each, and a student could pick the teacher that worked best for them.

That's all I meant - better choice in a larger district.

And I get the benefits - I live in Chester County in an area that was semi-rural, but the McMansions have taken over (almost zero regional planning). I spend more time driving west and NW to Lancaster and Berks counties than I spend driving toward Philly! (But Philly does have world-class medical facilities and doctors)

Absolutely agree.

And often, poorer public schools and low quality municipal services

😅

Good Luck

The local tax pays for local police and other township stuff.

Don’t agree. I moved here from Oregon and the concept of local income tax was completely foreign to me. It was a big concern back then, mostly because of the unknown

I’d pick the best place for your life. These taxes shouldn’t influence your decision.

Whatever you do, stay out of Philadelphia. They have a 5% income tax

It varies by township and school district. I think I pay 1.5% in West Pikeland Twp. That’s pretty standard. Half goes to the township and half to the school district here.

I also pay a lot in school property taxes. Again - typical.

Perhaps the Gospel of Q?

This is insane. I work in Information Security, and trust me, the lessons learned in Social Studies are used all the time.

This is how dictatorships grow - dumb down the electorate.

What township are they representing? I’d go to the township or school district for help.