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Wayne council approves modest water and sewer rate increases starting July 1
Summary
The Wayne City Council voted 6–1 on April 7 to raise water rates by $0.34 per unit and sewer rates by $0.35 per unit effective July 1, 2026; staff said the move covers part of a 5.62% charge increase from the Great Lakes Water Authority and would raise a typical bimonthly household bill by about $4.14.
The Wayne City Council on April 7 approved a combined increase of $0.34 per unit for water and $0.35 per unit for sewer service, measures that take effect on July 1, 2026.
City staff described the change as a partial pass-through of a rate increase from the regional supplier. "Great Lakes Water Authority is increasing our rate by 5.62%, and we're only raising the…
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