Water rate increase for Dallas under review

The Village Hall and Library in Dallas, WI. (Photo courtesy of Google Maps)

Oct. 15, 2026

Barron County, Wisconsin

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is reviewing an application for a water rate increase for Dallas. Back in January of this year, the Dallas Municipal Water Utility filed the application due to a “negative rate of return.”

In documentation addressed to Dallas Clerk-Treasurer Lynn Anderson on Sept. 2, 2026, the PSC stated, “Under the rates proposed in the Exhibit, a typical Single-Family Residential customer’s bill would increase 53.22 percent.” 

There are several opportunities for individuals to learn more about the proposed increase and make public comments:

• A written public comment period with the PSC is open until Oct. 16, 2026.

• View documentation filed with the PSC regarding “Application of the Village of Dallas, Barron County, Wisconsin, as a Water Public Utility, for Authority to Adjust Water Rates.”

  
  

• Sign up to receive an email notification when new documents are filed. The following information will need to be entered:

  
  

Docket ID Part 1: 1520

Docket ID Part 2: WR

Docket ID Part 3: 102

• The PSC Case Coordinator is Alex Hanna, who can be reached at 608-267-2336 or Alex.Hanna@wisconsin.gov. When contacting the PSC, reference Docket Number 1520-WR-102.

The next PSC public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12, 2026, at 3 p.m. Individuals can observe or participate in the meeting via Zoom, phone, or YouTube. Click here for links and more information about how to connect to that meeting, listed under the “Events” tab.