The hearings – presided over by PUC Administrative Law Judge John M. Coogan – will provide an opportunity for the Commission to hear directly from residents about their experiences and concerns, as the PUC continues efforts to stabilize the system and work toward a long-term solution for safe and reliable service.
Public Input Hearings
Two PUC public input hearings are scheduled for Tuesday, September 30--
-- Hearing #1 will start at 1:00 p.m.
-- Hearing #2 will start at 6:00 p.m.
Both hearings will be held in the Main Meeting Room at the Ferguson Township Municipal Building, 3147 Research Drive in State College, PA.
Participating in the Input Hearings
Individuals interested in testifying at the hearing are encouraged to pre-register by Noon on September 26, 2025. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
To pre-register by email or telephone contact Jenna Antill, Executive Assistant for Ferguson Township, at jantill@twp.ferguson.pa.us or 814-238-4651.
If you cannot attend in-person, you may observe or participate via Webex, a web-conferencing tool.
Information on how to observe or participate via Webex can be obtained from Jenna Antill at jantill@twp.ferguson.pa.us or by calling 814-238-4651.
When pre-registering for in-person or Webex testimony, please provide the following information:
-- Your first and last name.
-- Which hearing you are registering for.
-- Whether you will appear in-person or by Webex.
-- A phone number where you can be reached prior to the hearing if there is a need to contact you.
-- Your email address, if you have one.
Assistance Registering and Interpreters
If you need assistance pre-registering to testify, you may have someone register for you, but they will need to provide all the information listed above.
Additionally, if more than one person in your household would like to testify, one person may pre-register for other individuals in the same household by providing the above-listed information for each individual.
If you require an interpreter, please make your request when you pre-register as soon as possible.
If you register too close to the hearing date, we may not have enough time to arrange for an interpreter.
If you request an interpreter, the PUC will make reasonable efforts to have one present.
Hearing Exhibits
If you have any hearing exhibits to which you will refer during the hearing, please email them to the PUC Judge John M. Coogan, at jcoogan@pa.gov.
The PUC Judge will forward your exhibits to all the parties.
Exhibits for the public input hearing should be received by the PUC Judge no later than Noon on September 26, 2025.
Additional Resources
The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) represents the interests of utility customers before the PUC.
If you have questions about the public input hearings or this proceeding, please contact the OCA toll free at 1-800-684-6560 or by email at consumer@paoca.org.
Additionally, the OCA can help customers pre-register for the PUC public input hearings.
Case Background
Earlier this year, the Commission appointed Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) as receiver for the Rock Spring system while directing Rock Spring to engage in serious negotiations with the State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA) for a potential long-term acquisition.
That action followed years of challenges for the small rural water utility, which serves about 1,000 customers in Centre County.
The Commission continues to emphasize that its priority is the protection of customers – ensuring that safe, reliable, and adequate water service is available, both now and in the years ahead.
Next Steps
Testimony and comments received during the upcoming public input hearings will be entered into the record of this case and considered by the presiding judge and the Commission as they evaluate the most appropriate path forward.
Documents related to this case are available at PUC Docket No.: P-2024-3051313.
Click Here for PUC announcement.
Resource Links:
-- Spotlight PA: State College Water Authority Wants To Buy Troubled Rock Springs Private Water Company, PUC Has No Authority To Order Sale To The Authority [8.28.25]
-- Spotlight PA: Municipal Takeover Of Shaky Water PA Water Company Faces Setback After $65,000 Offer By State College Water Authority Rejected By Private Water System Owner [6.26.25]
-- The Derrick: Aqua Pennsylvania Issues Boil Water Advisory For Village Of Reno In Venango County Due To Bacteria In Water Hauled To The System To Make Up For Water Contaminated By Conventional Oil Well Spill In July 2023 [PDF of Article]
[Posted: September 9, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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