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Bossier City council introduces water rate changes and $10 million ARPA plan to upgrade treatment with nanofiltration pilot phase
Summary
Councilors introduced and debated water and sanitation rate increases tied to a state water‑sector study and advanced a first reading to spend $10 million in ARPA funds to modernize ozone/oxidant systems as Phase 1 of a nanofiltration program; council approved the introductions and an amendment limiting automatic annual increases after 2026.
Bossier City officials moved forward with a package of utility‑related measures Friday that would raise customer bills modestly and fund early steps toward a long‑term water treatment upgrade.
City staff told the council a state‑commissioned rate study showed the utility needs additional revenue to remain eligible for $5 million in water‑sector grant funding and to maintain an adequate water grade. Presenting staff said the measures would increase the flat rate and usage charges for 2025 (an average household impact of about $6 on water alone) and add a sanitation adjustment, producing roughly $18 total for an average household once both changes take effect.
Engineering staff also presented a plan to use $10,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to complete…
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