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Grand Rapids approves water and sewer rate adjustments; typical quarterly bill rises under $5
Summary
Commissioners approved a water rate increase of 6.8% and a sewer rate decrease of 2.67% for in‑city customers; combined, most households with both services will see a quarterly bill increase of a little less than $5, while partner communities face separate, contractually distinct rate changes.
The Grand Rapids City Commission approved proposed adjustments to water and sewer rates on Dec. 16, 2025 after staff reviewed the calculations and public outreach results.
City staff described the package as unchanged from November’s preliminary presentation. For the City of Grand Rapids the approved adjustments result in a 6.8% increase to water rates and a 2.67% decrease to sewer rates. "If you are living in the city of Grand Rapids and you have both water and sewer, which are most of our residents, your quarterly bill is increasing, if I'm…
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