The Laredo Board of Aldermen voted to increase water rates on October 10th.
The new rates include $49 for the base rate with 1,000 gallons included. That is an increase of 50 cents.
The volume usage charge for more than 1,000 gallons will be $12.75 per 1,000. That is an increase of $1.75 per 1,000 gallons.
The new rates will take effect with the October billing later this month.
City Clerk Ashley Bonnett reports the water rates were increased after a recent rate study recommended Laredo increase water rates. Sewer rates do not need to be adjusted.
