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County hears updates on water rates, new water line testing and federal grant opportunities

5510755 · July 31, 2025
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County staff and city officials briefed commissioners on a proposed 7% city water-rate increase, testing of a new water line to the proposed Plug hydrogen facility, and $2 billion in state grants and loans for water projects.

County and city officials updated the Young County Commissioners Court on several water and utility items, including a proposed city water-rate increase, final testing of a water line to a proposed hydrogen facility, and new state grant opportunities for water projects.

City staff told the court the city council will hold a public hearing this week on a proposed 7% increase to water rates to help cover rising costs of operating and recapitalizing the water-treatment plant.…

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