PUCT Adopts Rule Prohibiting Disconnection of Water Service During Extreme Cold Weather Emergency
October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2022:
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today adopted rules prohibiting non-municipal public water and sewer utilities from disconnecting customers during extreme cold weather emergencies. The new rules mean those utilities cannot disconnect service or issue late fees for nonpayment of bills due during such emergencies, including for bills previously due.
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today adopted rules prohibiting non-municipal public water and sewer utilities from disconnecting customers during extreme cold weather emergencies. The new rules mean those utilities cannot disconnect service or issue late fees for nonpayment of bills due during such emergencies, including for bills previously due.
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