The Galt Board of Aldermen approved an increase in water and sewer rates on October 12th. City Clerk Ashley Bonnett reports this was after the results of a rate study were reviewed and showed the need for increases.
The new water rates include $20 for the base rate, which includes the first 1,000 gallons. That is an increase of $3.
There will be a charge of $10 for every 1,000 gallons after the first 1,000. There was a tiered rate structure previously for water after the first 1,000 gallons.
Sewer rates will be based on water usage like before. The base rate will be $18, which includes the first 1,000 gallons. That is an increase of $4.26.
There will be a charge of $6 for every 1,000 gallons after the first 1,000 for sewer. That is an increase of $2.26.
The rates will become effective with the next billing of November 1st.
