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KC Water asks committee for 6% water and sewer rate increases; average bill forecast rises to $135
Summary
KC Water proposed 6% increases to both water and sewer rates for FY2026, citing higher chemical, energy and construction costs and consent‑decree work on sewer. The utility said the average combined residential bill would rise from $128 to about $135 per month; officials urged steady revenue to fund billion‑dollar capital programs.
KC Water told the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday that it plans to seek a 6 percent increase to both water and sewer rates in fiscal 2026, citing rising chemical and energy prices, growing maintenance needs and long‑term capital commitments.
Phil Crudwalk, KC Water Services, and other department staff presented cost drivers behind the request: higher chemical costs for treatment, increased expense for sludge management, and material and labor inflation for water‑main and sewer‑system replacements. KC Water…
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