Water bills may rise in Madison next year

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The city of Madison may increase water rates next year after the Madison Water Utility applied to raise rates.

An increase in gross plant investment by 10.3% and a 6.2% increase in operating expenses are driving the request. 

The total increase in water revenue requested is $8.3 million, an estimated overall rate increase of 14.8%.

If implemented, a residential customer with a ⅝-inch or ¾-inch meter who uses 4,000 gallons of water per month would see an increase from $33.90 to $40.50, or $6.60 per month. 

The annualized rate increase is 6.5% for residential customers. 

A virtual public hearing on the application will be held on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.

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