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Hammond council adopts water and sewer rate increases; 60-day grace period set
Summary
After a state-directed rate study, the council approved higher water and sewer rates for city customers and set the ordinance to take effect 60 days after signature to allow customer notice.
The Hammond City Council approved an ordinance raising city water and sewer rates on June 24 after staff presented a state-directed rate study showing the city's rates had not been updated since 2017.
City staff member Charles Bauscher told the council the study recommends raising inside-city water from $1.50 to $2.89 per 1,000 gallons and sewer from $3.00 to $5.07 per 1,000 gallons. Staff said…
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