Council approves modest water-rate increase; committee says changes protect low users

Nov 11, 2025

The City of Hays council voted unanimously to adopt revised water rates recommended by a committee; council expects the new tariffs to take effect Jan. 1 after a 30-day notice. The change eliminates the 0-2,000 gallon base inclusion and raises block rates for high users.

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The City of Hays approved a set of revised water rates recommended by the water-rates committee after committee members and councilors discussed changes intended to protect low-volume users while increasing charges for higher use.

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