The York Water Company 8-K 04-27-06

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Date of Report April 27, 2006
(Date of earliest event reported)



THE YORK WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



PENNSYLVANIA
0-690
23-1242500
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
 
130 EAST MARKET STREET
YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
 
17401
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
   

(717) 845-3601
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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THE YORK WATER COMPANY


Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure


YORK WATER COMPANY FILES FOR RATE INCREASE



York, Pennsylvania, April 27, 2006: The York Water Company (NASDAQ:YORW) on April 27, 2006 asked the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for a general increase in rates.

Jeffrey S. Osman, President and CEO, said the Company is asking for a $4,549,731 or a 16% increase in revenues.

Osman stated, "This increase is necessary because of the Company's over $34 million investment in capital improvement projects during 2005 and 2006, which will allow the Company to continue to meet the water needs of our customers."

The York Water Company serves approximately 161,000 people in 34 municipalities in York County.

 
 
 
 
 
THE YORK WATER COMPANY


SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
     
 
THE YORK WATER COMPANY
 
 		  
 		  
 
Date: April 27, 2006
 By:   /s/ Kathleen M. Miller
  Kathleen M. Miller
 
Chief Financial Officer