Borough Water Board Rate Hearings

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT in accordance with Section 1045-j (3) and 1045-j (9a) of the Public Authorities Law, public hearings will be held on May 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2008, concerning proposed rates and charges to be effective July 1, 2008, for the use of, or services furnished, rendered or made available by the Water and Wastewater System of the City of New York (the "System"). The hearings will be held as follows:

It is anticipated that there will be a change from currently effective water rates and wastewater charges for services provided by the System, to be effective commencing July 1, 2008.

1. Metered and unmetered water rates will increase by an amount not to exceed 14.5%.
2. Wastewater charges will remain at 159% of water charges.

All members of the public who wish to testify at a hearing should contact Kevin Kunkle, New York City Water Board, 59-17 Junction Boulevard, 8th Floor, Flushing, NY 11373, telephone (718) 595-3601, email: kkunkle@dep.nyc.gov, not later than May 2, 2008. Oral testimony will be limited to five (5) minutes duration. A copy of any prepared or written statement may be submitted to the Water Board at the above address by the close of business May 2, 2008.