Neighbors press for talks over Media Water Co. dispute
Nether Providence, Upper Providence, Middletown and Rose Valley sent resolutions to Media Borough Manager Jim Zito urging a joint meeting to avoid rising costs from the long running battle over the Media Water Co. The borough seeks to lease the water company to a nonprofit authority for perpetuity with about $300,000 annual rent, but the move faces PUC scrutiny and previous court blocks.
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Media Water Co. water rates likely rise in seven Delaware County towns
Media Water Co. may increase bills as residents use less water. Councilman Frank Hamilton and borough officials argue abundant Ridley Creek supply, noting residents follow area-wide conservation. Borough seeks PUC approval after July sales drop. last increase was 19.6 percent in November 1980.
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