Decatur staff details proposed water and sewer rate increases tied to capital plan
Aug 10, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
Staff presented a NewGen rate study showing proposed sewer base going from $29.06 to $31.79 and increased volumetric charges; staff said water/wastewater rates will fund the majority of planned bond repayments and capital projects.
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City staff summarized a rate-study proposal for water and wastewater that includes base-charge increases and higher volumetric rates for higher-usage bands; staff said the changes are intended to fund capital projects and bond repayments and would be adopted after the budget and fee-ordinance steps.
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