DeKalb County 10-year water, sewer rate hike to be voted

DeKalb County approves 10% water rate hikes every year for next 10 years
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a plan to double residents’ water and sewage bills over the next 10 years, starting in May with an immediate 10% increase.
Water rates to increase for DeKalb County residents
The proposed rate hike aims to fund long-overdue repairs and replacements for the county’s aging water infrastructure. The discussion gained urgency after a water main break in Brookhaven last month left thousands without clean water for several days.
DeKalb County leaders set to vote on water and sewer rate hike
After weeks of town halls and discussions, DeKalb County commissioners are set to vote on a measure that could raise water and sewer rates for the county's residents.
DeKalb County Commission approves 10% water, sewer rate increase
The DeKalb County Commission, at its Feb. 25 regular meeting, approved a 10 percent water and sewer rate increase every year over the next 10 years.
DeKalb County set to vote on massive water rate increase to overhaul water, sewer system
For context, the average DeKalb taxpayer paid $70 monthly for water and sewer. With the rate increase proposed for later this year, that average bill will increase to $77 a month. In 2026, that bill of $77 will increase to roughly $84 and to $93.17 by 2027. By 2035, the average DeKalb water customer will pay more than $180 a month.
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DeKalb County has recently undergone a significant leadership change in its Department of Watershed Management.
DeKalb County commissioners pass water rate hike
DeKalb County commissioners voted to raise water and sewage rates. In a 5-2 vote, they decided to increase bills by 10 percent every year for the next 10 years.
DeKalb County commissioners approve annual water bill increase to span over a decade
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to increase the rate residents pay for water once a year for the next decade. In a 5-2 vote, commissioners voted on a 10% annual increase to water bills,
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