Augusta Utilities seeks 6.5% water and sewer rate increase; phased implementation discussed
Administrator Tamika Allen said Augusta Utilities has requested a 6.5% water and sewer rate increase to keep pace with rising operational costs and that the administration will present further details in upcoming work sessions; staff said a phase‑in is expected over two years.
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Allen said the utilities department has requested a 6.5% increase for water and sewer rates to address escalating operations and materials costs. "For water and sewer, utilities has requested a 6.5% rate increase to address their escalating costs," she said and noted staff will present details and rationale in future work sessions.
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