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Prinsburg council adopts new water and sewer rates effective Oct. 1
Summary
The council approved a rate package raising water rates 20%, sewer base rate 5% (for first 2,000 gallons), and sewer overage 8.5%, projecting roughly $15,000 per fund in additional revenue; the change takes effect Oct. 1, 2025.
Prinsburg — The Prinsburg City Council voted on Aug. 12 to implement a multi-part rate increase for water and sewer service beginning Oct. 1, 2025. Council member Greg Bonnema presented the proposal, which calls for a 20% increase to water rates, a 5% increase to the sewer base rate (2,000 gallons), an 8.5% increase on sewer overage charges, and an irrigation rate set at $15.00 per 1,000 gallons. The proposal projects about $15,000 in additional revenue for each fund.
The council voted to adopt the new rate structure; the motion carried with one council member opposed. The council directed staff to implement the changes and notify ratepayers of the Oct. 1 effective date.
