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.
DeKalb County leaders vote to hike water and sewer rates
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.
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 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 faces up to $100 million in fines for delaying sewer upgrades
DeKalb County is asking for more time to upgrade its sewer infrastructure, but the costs for the delay could be steep.
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 set to vote on massive water rate increase to overhaul water, sewer system
On Tuesday, DeKalb leaders will vote on one of the most consequential measures to improve the County’s water and sewer system of the last decade. “Tomorrow is really, really urgent,” said DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry.
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