City HallSaturday, November 14
Columbus is weighing an 18% water rate increase that would cost the average household $123 more a year
The CBUStoday team
If you pay a Columbus water bill, here's a heads-up: the city is weighing another steep increase, 18% this time, that would cost the average household an extra $123 a year. It comes one year after a similar increase was proposed, and Columbus City Council would have to approve it.
An 18% water increase would outpace sewer and stormwater hikes
Source: WOSU Public Media
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Water | 18% |
| Sanitary/sewer | 4% |
| Stormwater | 2% |
City officials say the hike would help fund a $9 billion capital improvement plan, including a fourth water treatment plant.
- Who's affected: Columbus, its suburbs and outlying communities on city water
- Projected: bills could rise more than 10% for several years, to 2032
- Source of projections: Columbus Water and Power, presented last year
$123extra a year for the average household
That's the added yearly cost if Columbus City Council approves the 18% increase.
Source: WOSU Public Media
Sources: WOSU Public Media, 10TV