How much will my water bill increase under the new rates?

The utility's base delivery revenue increases 39.9% overall; individual bill changes depend on your meter size and usage.

When do the new Fishers Island water rates take effect?

The new rates became effective April 17, 2026, per the PSC approval.

How can I view the full tariff changes for case 25-W-0553?

Go to www.dps.ny.gov, select File Search, enter case number 25-W-0553, and view the amended tariff leaves.

Where can I send comments about the rate change?

Post comments at the DPS case page for 25-W-0553 or mail to Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350.

Public Hearing — 161 Oriental Ave, Fishers Island, NY (25-W-0553)

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The Fishers Island Water Works Corporation received Public Service Commission approval on April 17, 2026 to raise base metered water delivery revenues by $376,076 (39.9%) and eliminate its System Improvement Charge, with new rates effective that same day.

Key Takeaways

PSC approved a 39.9% increase in base delivery metered revenues
$376,076 total increase in annual base delivery revenues
System Improvement Charge reduced to 0%
Rates effective April 17, 2026
Comments can be filed using PSC case 25-W-0553

Published: May 21, 2026 · today
Category: Public Hearing
City: Fishers Island
Address

161 Oriental Ave, Fishers Island, NY · 4 filings

Case #

25-W-0553

Research context

4 filings at this address 4 public hearing notices in Fishers Island (last 12 months)

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What to do next

1
Review the amended tariff
Visit www.dps.ny.gov, click File Search, enter case 25-W-0553 to read the full tariff leaves approved April 17, 2026.
2
Submit comments to the PSC
Post comments online via the DPS case page for 25-W-0553 or mail to the PSC Secretary at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350.
3
Contact FIWW for billing questions
Reach Fishers Island Water Works at 161 Oriental Ave, PO Box 604, Fishers Island, NY 06390 for account-specific inquiries.

Frequently asked questions

How much will my water bill increase under the new rates?: The utility's base delivery revenue increases 39.9% overall; individual bill changes depend on your meter size and usage.
When do the new Fishers Island water rates take effect?: The new rates became effective April 17, 2026, per the PSC approval.
How can I view the full tariff changes for case 25-W-0553?: Go to www.dps.ny.gov, select File Search, enter case number 25-W-0553, and view the amended tariff leaves.
Where can I send comments about the rate change?: Post comments at the DPS case page for 25-W-0553 or mail to Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350.

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Legal terms in this notice

Tariff: A utility's official schedule of rates, charges, and rules for providing service.
Service Classification: A customer category used to assign specific rates based on usage or customer type.
System Improvement Charge: A charge intended to fund infrastructure upgrades; here reduced to zero.

Full Notice Text

SUFFOLK COUNTY

LEGAL NOTICE

Fishers Island Water Works Corporation

Case 25-W-0553

NOTICE OF WATER TARIFF REVISIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Fishers Island Water Works Corporation (“FIWW”) that on April 17, 2026, the New York State Public Service Commission (“Commission”) approved Tariff leaves to amend its Schedule for Water Service, P.S.C. No. 2, Water to become effective April 17, 2026. The Tariff amendments adopt rates that increase FIWW’s base delivery metered revenues by $376,076 or 39.9% offset by a decrease to FIWW System Improvement Charge to 0%. This rate increase has been allocated equally to Service Classifications 1 and 2. The new rates reflect FIWW’s actual costs of providing water service.

The amended Tariff leaves are available online at the Department of Public Service website, www.dps.ny.gov, by clicking on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission

Files”) and entering “25-W-0553” in the box labelled “Search by Case Number.” If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at: 161 Oriental Ave, PO Box 604, Fishers Island, NY 06390. If you would like to comment to the Commission directly, you can go to www.dps.ny.gov, click on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”), enter

“25-W-0553” in the box labelled “Search by Case Number,” and then click on “Post Comments” located at the top right of the page.

Alternatively, comments may be mailed to the Hon. Michelle L Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1350.