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Garfield council adopts modest water-rate increase after residents press quality concerns
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 3067 to raise water rates after residents questioned tap-water quality and affordability. City officials said PFAS filters funded with ARP dollars brought the system into compliance; officials also discussed Pake Valley supplier rate increases and long-term billing changes.
Garfield Mayor and Council voted April 22 to adopt a water-rate increase (Ordinance 3067, R-215-25) after a public hearing in which residents raised concerns about tap-water taste, odor and overall quality.
Resident Jerry Ladford told the council he "buys bottled water" because he doubts the municipal supply. Ladford and others cited lingering perceptions that Garfield’s water tastes or…
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