• American Water unit New Jersey American Water will implement new water and wastewater rates on Sept. 15, 2026.
• Rate reset lifts annual revenue by $68 million, supporting more than $1.4 billion of system upgrades across New Jersey.
• Eligible water customers to receive a $9.88 monthly PFAS settlement bill credit for 12 months starting September 2026.
• PLUS mechanism returns more than $79 million of PFAS litigation proceeds and interest through monthly credits labeled “PLUS”.
• Average residential water bill rises about $4 monthly; credit more than offsets it, implying nearly $6 net reduction.

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