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Mount Clemens approves water and sewer rate increases to fund infrastructure ahead of joining GLWA

Mount Clemens City Commission · September 4, 2025
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Summary

The City Commission approved multiple water and sewer rate resolutions to cover capital projects and the planned closure of the city’s water treatment plant as it transitions to the Great Lakes Water Authority; average residential bills are estimated to rise about $2.28 per month.

The Mount Clemens City Commission on Aug. 25 approved a series of resolutions raising retail and wholesale water and sewer rates to pay for a backlog of capital projects and to support the city’s upcoming transition to the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA).

City manager Shipman told commissioners that Plant Moran recommended a retail water consumption rate of $6.04 per unit and a water fixed monthly service charge of $11.10 (based on a 5/8" meter). The consultant recommended a sewer consumption rate of $7.36 per unit and a sewer fixed monthly service charge of $10.35. Shipman said those changes…

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