The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Elm Hills Utility Operating Company (Elm Hills) for a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to install, own, acquire, operate and maintain a sewer system in Johnson County, as an addition to Elm Hills’ existing service territories. This CCN would allow Elm Hills to provide sewer service to four residential lots adjacent to the Elm Hills State Park Village service area.

According to a press release the State Park Village Wastewater Treatment Facility provides sewer service to 176 residential customers in a subdivision in Johnson County.

In a memorandum filed on September 16, the Public Service Commission Staff recommended the application be approved.

Officials say the Commission approved the application determining: There is a need for the service; Elm Hills is qualified to provide the proposed service; Elm Hills has the financial ability to provide the service; Elm Hills’ proposal is economically feasible; and The service promotes the public interest.

The Commission says, “Based on the application and Staff’s recommendations, the Commission concludes that the factors for granting a CCN to Elm Hills have been satisfied and that it is in the public interest for Elm Hills to provide wastewater treatment service to residential lots adjacent to Elm Hills State Park Village service area in Johnson County, Missouri.”

Elm Hills provides water service to approximately 137 customers and sewer service to approximately 680 customers. Counties in the KMMO listen area include Johnson and Pettis Counties.