Mechanicville water-system problems continue after pipe break and 30% rate increase
A six-inch water-main break at Park and Central avenues led to a three-day boil-water advisory, the second pipe fracture reported in Mechanicville this year.
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Rock Springs approves 7% water and 9% sewer rate increases for 2026-27
The Rock Springs City Council approved higher water and sewer rates while adopting the city’s 2026-27 budget, including spending plans for public safety, streets and utility operations.
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Poteet water-rate study remains underway as council agendas are posted
Poteet’s adopted FY 2025-2026 budget says the city was conducting a water-rate study while reviewing water-system finances and reporting steady sales-tax growth. No final rate change is stated.
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Van Meter holds hearings on water rates and zoning changes
Van Meter officials held public hearings June 8 on proposed water-rate and zoning changes, while the meeting summary reported $386,698.07 in claims.
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Bolingbrook Residents Push Back on $142.4M Water Rate Request
Bolingbrook residents and village officials are challenging Illinois American Water’s proposed $142.4 million rate increase before the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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Danvers moves to Level 5 outdoor water restrictions as water rates rise
Danvers began Level 5 outdoor water restrictions July 21, while FY2027 water and sewer rate increases began appearing on bills issued in July.
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Brookland adopts water and sewer rates through 2030
Brookland enacted Ordinance 2026-06 establishing a multiyear water and sewer rate schedule, but the accessible city records do not show individual rate amounts or tier effective dates.
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Sacramento Plans Higher Water and Sewer Rates Amid Budget Gap
Sacramento plans water and sewer rate increases after adopting a budget that closed a $66 million gap but projects another deficit ahead.
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Seneca approves $48.3 million utility budget after dropping proposed $15 water-fee increase
Seneca City Council approved a utility budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, replacing a proposed flat $15 water charge increase with a cost-of-service formula.
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Bakersfield water rates rise under schedule beginning July 1
Bakersfield’s adopted water-rate schedule sets a $1.99 volumetric charge starting July 1, 2026, with additional increases through 2029.
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La Crosse Water Utility proposes rate increase after 2024 review
The La Crosse Water Utility proposed a rate increase July 21 after a review that began in 2024. The amount and timing remain unspecified.
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Teachey approves FY 2026-27 budget with property-tax cut and higher utility rates
Teachey commissioners approved the FY 2026-27 budget June 8, lowering the property-tax rate while scheduling phased water and sewer increases totaling 10%.
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San Jacinto water-rate proposal went to Aug. 4 public hearing
San Jacinto proposed water-rate changes and scheduled a Proposition 218 hearing for Aug. 4, but the available records do not confirm a final council decision.
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Coeur d’Alene Raises Impact Fees as Council Weighs More Increases
Coeur d’Alene’s 2026 development impact fees rose 3.9% July 1, while a City Council hearing considered additional building, planning and water fees.
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Waynesboro water rates to rise in September after first increase since 2010
Waynesboro’s Board of Aldermen voted to increase municipal water rates beginning in September 2026, ending a rate freeze reported to have lasted since 2010.
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Euless budget proposal lowers tax rate but raises water costs
Euless’ proposed FY2026-27 budget lowers the property-tax rate while raising water and wastewater charges and funding employee pay, staffing and infrastructure projects.
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Wetumpka Water Works listed for more than $4.1 million in state sewer financing
Wetumpka Water Works and Sewer Board project CS010460-06 is listed for $4,163,906 in Clean Water State Revolving Fund financing at 2.20% interest. A May 27, 2026 notice confirmed completion of the wastewater-treatment-plant contract, while broader project closeout and customer-rate effects remain separate questions.
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Kyle Council Budget Process Enters Public Review for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Kyle’s proposed 2026-27 budget is under public review, with utility rates, property taxes, fees, services and capital spending still unresolved.
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Bolingbrook water-rate case remains pending as ICC reviews Illinois American Water request
The July 14 Bolingbrook forum added customer testimony to the record, but Illinois American Water’s proposed water and sewer rate increase remains undecided before the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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Portland utility bills rise after new water, sewer and stormwater rates take effect
Portland’s July 1 utility-rate increases are beginning to appear on bills. The city estimates a typical single-family customer will pay about $10.20 more per month from the rate changes, plus a separate flood-safety fee of about $1.20.
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Newport News Water Bills Rise as Waterworks Begins First Rate Increase Since 2017
Newport News Waterworks’ first rate increase since 2017 took effect July 1, 2026. Waterworks estimates a typical four-person household will pay about $8 to $10 more per month.
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San Jacinto council to consider water-rate increases at Aug. 4 hearing
San Jacinto’s City Council will consider proposed water-rate increases Tuesday. A city example shows a typical 1,100-cubic-foot monthly bill rising from $59.54 to $92.53 if the rates are adopted.