Utility Rate Increase for Water, Wastewater and Reclaimed Water
Summary
Water and sewer customers will pay about $1.29 more per month under a 3.5% rate increase the council approved unanimously. Officials framed it as a slow, incremental approach to keep up with rising energy and operating costs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $1.29 more per month for the average utility customer.
The utility system, whose rising operating costs are covered without dipping into tax dollars.
Water and sewer customers who will see slightly higher bills.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — September 14, 2026
Water and sewer customers will pay about $1.29 more per month under a 3.5% rate increase the council approved unanimously. Officials framed it as a slow, incremental approach to keep up with rising energy and operating costs.
City Council — March 23, 2026
The consent agenda included a contract for a second deep injection well at the Glades Wastewater Treatment Facility and an amendment for inspection services on the Westport facility's nutrient reduction project. Both support the city's sewer capacity and environmental compliance.
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