Illinois SB1350 amends the Public Utilities Act to allow water and sewer utilities to recover environmental compliance costs through surcharges.

Illinois SB1350 amends the Public Utilities Act by adding a section that allows the Illinois Commerce Commission to authorize surcharges for water and sewer utilities. These surcharges are intended to recover costs or capital investments associated with environmental compliance requirements, such as those related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, cyanotoxins, lead and copper, or other emerging contaminants. The surcharges are independent of the utility's revenue requirements. The Commission must initiate periodic hearings to reconcile collected amounts with actual costs.

Illinois SB1350 amends the Public Utilities Act to allow water and sewer utilities to recover environmental compliance costs through surcharges.

Illinois SB1350 amends the Public Utilities Act by adding a section that allows the Illinois Commerce Commission to authorize surcharges for water and sewer utilities. These surcharges are intended to recover costs or capital investments associated with environmental compliance requirements, such as those related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, cyanotoxins, lead and copper, or other emerging contaminants. The surcharges are independent of the utility's revenue requirements. The Commission must initiate periodic hearings to reconcile collected amounts with actual costs.