Water and sewer rate increase
Summary
A 20% bump in water and sewer rates — the first since 2013 — is coming to pay for higher operating costs and a pile of needed capital projects. It got its first reading; the second reading and public hearing are at the next meeting, so residents can still weigh in.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
About a 20% increase on your monthly water and sewer bill; minimum-usage water customers go from $7.10, still among the lowest municipal rates in Mississippi.
The utility gains a stable funding base for repairs and new infrastructure that keeps service reliable as the city grows.
All ratepayers, especially fixed-income households, will see higher monthly bills.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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