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Helena commission approves modest water and wastewater rate increases and updates to service fees
Summary
The commission approved a 3.5% increase in water rates, a 4% increase in wastewater rates, and several fee changes to recover costs for meters, service line work and industrial pretreatment; all measures passed 5-0.
On Oct. 20, 2025, the City of Helena Commission approved multiple resolutions and fee updates affecting the municipal water and wastewater systems. The measures passed by recorded roll calls, each 5-0.
Director Leland presented the rate and fee proposals. For water the city proposed a 3.5% inflationary increase; for wastewater the city proposed a 4% increase. Leland told commissioners the increases reflect inflation and rising costs, and said the…
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