Commonwealth’s unpaid stormwater fees may lead to 50% surge in ‘rain tax’ rates: report

What is the lawsuit over unpaid stormwater fees in Harrisburg?

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Capital Region Water (CRW) reportedly took the Commonwealth to court over unpaid stormwater fees on Tuesday. This could lead to a major surge in stormwater fees for businesses and residents throughout Harrisburg.

CRW filed the lawsuit in Commonwealth Court, pushing for Pennsylvania to pay stormwater fees assessed on state-owned properties. CRW wrote in a press release that the state’s refusal to pay these fees costs the company around $475,000 yearly…

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