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Council approves 4% water/wastewater rate increase, awards FM 664 transmission contract and extends temporary chlorine-dioxide service
Summary
The council approved a 4% increase to water and wastewater rates effective Oct. 1, 2025, awarded a $3.26 million contract for a 24-inch transmission main related to FM 664, and approved a one-year equipment and service contract for chlorine dioxide generation at two treatment plants.
The Waxahachie City Council on Monday approved a package of actions affecting the city—s water system: a 4% increase in water and wastewater rates, a construction contract for a 24-inch transmission main and associated sewer work tied to TxDOT—s FM 664 project, and a one-year rental and service contract for chlorine dioxide generation equipment.
Chad Tusteson, finance director, said the 4% increase —is included for water and wastewater to help keep pace with growth, address inflationary cost increases, and also prepare for future capital needs.— He told council the city remains competitive with peer cities and that the city is in the lower quartile of combined water and wastewater fees among comparable municipalities.
Kumar, the presenting engineer, described the FM 664 water transmission and sanitary sewer project as necessary because TxDOT is widening FM 664 and…
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