Water Rates in Florence Are Likely to Go Up

Water rates in Florence are likely to go up

FLORENCE — Florence Water Department rates could soon rise, as officials are crunching numbers to determine how much of an increase to recommend to the city council.

Water rate hikes coming in St. Joseph

St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved a water rate increase, and there’s another one likely coming. At a meeting this week, commissioners approved a 5% rate increase that will be applied systemwide, including in surrounding townships served by the city. The rate hike works out to about seven cents per day, or about $6.73 per quarter, for the average user. However, City Engineer Tim Zebell tells us another, and larger, increase will be sou…

St. Joseph water rates to increase

St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved a water rate increase, and there’s another one likely coming. At a meeting this week, commissioners approved a 5% rate increase that will be applied systemwide, including in surrounding townships served by the city. The rate hike works out to about seven cents per day, or about $6.73 per quarter, for the average user. However, City Engineer Tim Zebell tells us another, and larger, increase will be soug…