Council orders sewer-rate study from Iowa Rural Water Association
Mar 24, 2026
Councilmember Steve Kinyon asked whether sewer rates would be increased; City Clerk Kayla Lacina said the city will obtain a rate study from the Iowa Rural Water Association (a service included with dues) to determine if a sewer-rate increase is needed. Clerk noted sewer and electric funds are self-supporting and not part of the property tax levy.
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During the March 24 special session, Councilmember Steve Kinyon asked whether the city was considering increasing sewer rates. City Clerk Kayla Lacina told the council that Afton will have a rate study performed by the Iowa Rural Water Association to determine whether an increase is needed and, if so, how much; the clerk said the study is a free service provided through the city's dues to the association.
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