The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is inviting Avion Water Company customers and community members to share their input on the company’s request to increase customer rates. Comments may be submitted in several ways, including during an upcoming virtual public meeting.
“Public engagement helps us understand how proposed changes may affect the people we serve,” said Letha Tawney, PUC Chair. “We want Avion’s customers to have clear, convenient ways to share their perspectives as we evaluate this request.”
Comment at virtual public meeting
Held Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6pm. via Zoom or by phone, this meeting allows community members to learn about the proposed increase and provide spoken comments directly to the Administrative Law Judge overseeing this case.
If members of the public are still waiting to comment at 7p.m., the meeting may continue to allow more time to submit comments.
Information on how to join the meeting can be found at: bit.ly/uw211pch
Other ways to submit comments
Comments are requested by July 29 and may be submitted through any of the following methods:
- Online Public Comment Form: bit.ly/uw211comments
- Phone: 503‑378‑6600 or 800‑522‑2404 (all relay calls accepted)
- Mail:
Oregon Public Utility Commission
Attn: AHD – UW 211
PO Box 1088
Salem OR 97308‑1088
About the Avion Water Rate Proposal:
Avion Water Company has filed a request for a general rate revision, asking to increase their current rates by 10.28 percent. In its application, the company explains that the additional revenue is needed to support system investments, operations, and maintenance. The filing is under review by the PUC, and public input is an important part of that process.
