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DeKalb council approves 3.5% water-rate increase to sustain capital work
City of DeKalb City Council · April 28, 2026
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Summary
Council passed an ordinance to increase water rates by 3.5%, raising a typical single-family monthly bill from $43.97 to $45.52 (about $1.55/month), citing capital needs such as SCADA upgrades and lead-service-line replacement work.
The DeKalb City Council approved on first reading (with second-reading waiver) a 3.5% increase to water service rates to help fund capital replacement and system improvements.
City Manager Bill Nicholas and Water Services staff presented the proposal and…
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