South Milwaukee residents voice concerns over proposed 22% water rate hike

Residents pack town hall to raise concerns over increased water rates in Q&A

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South Milwaukee residents voice concerns over proposed 22% water rate hike

The Public Service Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday for South Milwaukee's request to raise its water utility rate by around 22%.South Milwaukee says the increase is to pay for its replacement of aging infrastructure, including a problematic water transmission line and lead service pipes throughout the community.The city is currently replacing the water transmission line on Michigan Avenue, which has broken six times since 2012. One of…