Crossroads Utilities Sewer Rate Case Public Comments Invited

IURC Hearing March 2 in Lawrenceburg.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) is inviting public comments on Crossroads Utilities (formerly LMH Utilities) and sewer rate requests through March 3. 

In addition, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) will hold a public field hearing in Lawrenceburg on Monday, March 2 in the Eleanor Ewbank Meeting Room of the Lawrenceburg Public Library. The hearing will begin at 5:45 p.m. Consumers are encouraged to arrive by 5:30 p.m. for an overview of field hearing procedures and the rate case process.

The OUCC – the state agency representing consumer interests in cases before the IURC – is using its technical and legal resources to review the utility’s proposal. Formal recommendations from the OUCC are due March 5. 

Crossroads current rates were approved in 2020. According to its filing, the utility is seeking an increase to meet higher operating and maintenance costs.

The utility’s request would raise annual revenues by approximately $1.3 million (174%). Under the proposal, wastewater rates for a customer using 4,000 gallons from $39.86 to $109.26.

Consumers who wish to submit written comments for the case record may do so via the OUCC’s website at www.in.gov/oucc/2361.htm, by email at uccinfo@oucc.IN.gov, or by mail at:

Public Comments
Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC)
115 W. Washington St., Suite 1500 SOUTH
Indianapolis, IN 46204

The OUCC needs to receive all written consumer comments no later than Mar. 3, 2026, so that it can: 1) Consider comments in preparing its testimony and 2) File them with the Commission to be included in the case’s formal evidentiary record. Comments should include the consumer’s name, city, zip code, and a reference to either “IURC Cause No. 46323-U” or “Crossroads Utilities.” Consumers with questions about submitting written comments can contact the OUCC’s consumer services staff toll-free at 1-888-441-2494

A settlement agreement is possible in any legal proceeding; such an agreement, if reached, would require IURC approval.

The OUCC is posting case updates online at www.in.gov/oucc/watersewer/key-cases-by-utility/lmh-utilities-inc-rates/.