Villa Rica council approves 20% increase to water and sewer consumption charges, simplifies tiers
After a rate study and debate, the council approved a staff-backed plan to raise water and sewer consumption charges 20% (no base-fee increase) and adopt a simplified tier structure, effective March 2025, to cover higher wholesale water costs and debt service.
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The Villa Rica City Council voted unanimously Feb. 11 to adopt a revised water and sewer rate plan that raises consumption charges by 20% while keeping monthly base fees unchanged, and to implement a simplified rate tier structure. City staff said the change is needed to cover higher wholesale water costs and stabilize the utility fund.
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