The Public Utilities Commission will hold a second hearing next week on a proposal to raise sewer rates for East Honolulu residents.

The hearing is set for 7 p.m. Monday at the Haha'ione Elementary School cafeteria, 595 Pepe'ekeo St.

Hawai'i-American Water Co. provides the sewer service to more than 30,000 people in Hawai'i Kai and part of Kuli'ou'ou and is seeking rate increases of about 16.7 percent. If the rates are approved by the PUC, the monthly sewer bill for single-family homes would increase over two years from $54.55 to $63.65. The monthly bill for multi-family residences would increase from $45.75 to $53.40 per month.

The PUC held a hearing on the plan in January, but scheduled next week's meeting because many residents complained they were not notified of the earlier meeting. About 50 people turned out for the January hearing and many opposed the proposed increases, which would be the third since 2004.

Copies of the proposed increases are available at Hawai'i-American Water's office at 6700 Kalanian'aole Highway or at www.hawaterco.com.