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This bill requires municipal authorities and public utilities in Pennsylvania to provide customer notice when water usage increases by 200% in a single month compared to the property's average usage. Specifically, the utility must make reasonable efforts to contact the customer via telephone and email to inform them of the significant increase and help them identify potential leaks or wasteful inefficiencies on their property. The bill amends two separate sections of Pennsylvania law - Title 53 (governing municipalities) and Title 66 (governing public utilities) - to create identical requirements for both municipal authorities and public utility companies. This proactive approach aims to help customers quickly identify and address unexpected increases in water consumption, potentially saving them money and reducing water waste. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving utilities time to implement the new notification procedures.

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