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Magnolia Water defends rate hikes, citing costly compliance projects

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KEY TAKEAWAYS: Magnolia Water defends rate hikes to fund $400M in upgrades Company has acquired 501 systems serving 270,000 customers 30 systems removed from EPA consent decrees since acquisition Residents report steep bills, some rising by 200–300% Rate hikes are necessary to cover millions of dollars in investments required to bring long-neglected water and wastewater systems into compliance, say the leaders of a Louisiana utility compan…

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Magnolia Water defends rate hikes, citing costly compliance projects

(The Center Square) – Rate hikes are necessary to cover millions of dollars in investments required to bring long-neglected water and wastewater systems into compliance, say the leaders of a

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LPSC approves Magnolia Water rate increases in accelerated vote

The increases will see Magnolia Water collect over $3.2 million in additional revenue from customers’ sewer and water bills.

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The Center Square broke the news in United States on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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