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Council hears utility rate changes: storm increase 80¢, sewer decrease about $3

Yelm City Council · August 26, 2026

Summary

The council heard that the storm utility charge will increase by $0.80 per month while sewer rates are expected to drop by about $3; staff said the average customer will save roughly 2% annually when all components are combined.

During the public services update, staff reported proposed changes to the composite water bill components: storm service will increase by $0.80 per month, sewer charges are expected to decrease by about $3, and the presenter said the average customer will see roughly a 2% annual savings overall. "Storm will be going up 80¢ a month, Sewer going down about $3, and the average person will save about 2% annually," the presenter said.

Councilors asked for clarification on the rate components and were told that water, sewer and storm are separate components and that a study-session will reiterate details in September. Specific ordinance language and final adoption of rate adjustments were not recorded during the Aug. 11 meeting and are scheduled for forthcoming sessions.

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