water rate

Water rates went up more than 6 percent last year.

Already, water rates have gone up by 207 percent since 1986.

For example, if water rates are a sticking point, the state will lower them.

Since 1986, water rates in the city have risen more than 200 percent.

Water rates will also increase by more than the rate of inflation.

While water rates may continue to rise, he said, an increase would have happened with or without the sale of the system.

In July, the city raised water rates by 9.4 percent, far more than had been projected.

"We're forced to go for a water rate increase to balance the budget."

First they raised water rates, but that didn't have much effect.

These costs will be passed on in higher water rates and increased rents.

This raises their treatment costs, which eventually will result in higher water rates, he said.

Double water rates are being charged to outside customers, and that has nothing to do with costs.

They are people who do not pay their rent, electricity bills or water rates on time.

Water rates shot up with a switch to electric pumps.

For years, customers in both counties have grumbled about their water rates.

He is a collector of the water rate, a position which gives him great importance among his poor relatives.

While property taxes may be held down by the move, he said, that would not be the case with water rates.

But city officials declined to say how much water rates might rise, or if some other financing arrangement was being considered.

They foresaw the payment of a water rate in addition to the rent for the land.

Prospective buyers can get details about land and water rates from the local council before purchase.

Citizens ultimately won the right to raise water rates 9 percent to 26 percent.

Mr. Freedman said this could mean lower water rates for customers.

If payments for water rates, gas or electricity are taken out, there is very little left.'

Honey, we can't water it this year because of the water rates.

Whose water rates are overdue, and the cook leaving in a temper without waiting for her wages?