Regulators nearing action in Johnson Utilities investigation

by Jake Kincaid | San Tan Sentinel

The Arizona Corporation Commission has refused to delay taking action on Johnson Utilities.

In a lengthy meeting Tuesday, the ACC discussed its ongoing investigation into the utility and the possibility of filing an order to show cause, and the potential appointment of an interim manager.

What began as a rate case, with the utility seeking to raise its rates for customers, has become a full blown investigation into billing issues, water quality, wastewater facility issues and related health and safety issues.

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