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Seattle council raises alarm over proposed King County wastewater rate hikes
Seattle City Council · April 13, 2026
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Summary
Council members warned that a King County proposal for double-digit wastewater rate increases over multiple years would be unsustainable for many Seattle households and urged coordinated long-term planning with county partners.
Council members used the April 13 briefing to flag regional utility costs, saying a King County proposal for multi-year double-digit wastewater increases would be unaffordable for Seattle households without long-term planning or relief.
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