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Ridgeland council adopts water and sewer rate increases; residents press council on irrigation charges

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Council approved second reading of an ordinance to raise water and sewer rates (5% water, 7% sewer) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025; public commenters urged council to reconsider high irrigation charges and asked about allowing private irrigation wells.

The Town of Ridgeland approved second reading of an ordinance amending water and sewer rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, following recommendations from a rate study.

Council discussed a consultant recommendation to raise rates roughly 5% for water and about 7% for sewer; a council member spoke to the rate study and moved the…

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