Utility rate increases proposed in LaGrange - LaGrange Daily News

Utility rate increases proposed in LaGrange - LaGrange Daily News

During a daylong work session, the LaGrange City Council discussed the preliminary budget for FY 2025-26. Expenses in the proposed budget come in at a whopping $174,852,391, an increase over the previous year’s $159,563,563. Fortunately, revenues are also expected to increase to  $179,550,340, a roughly $17 million increase. The city once again plans to operate without collecting a property tax, but small utility and service rate increases are e…

EBMUD to Consider Drinking Water, Wastewater Rate Hikes

The East Bay Municipal Utility District is contemplating rate increases for both drinking water and wastewater customers, district officials announced.

East Bay Residents Could See Higher Water Bills As EBMUD Eyes Increases

The East Bay Municipal Utility District is proposing rate increases for drinking water and wastewater as part of a $3.2 billion budget for fiscal years 2025–2027. If approved, water rates would rise 6.5% each year, and wastewater rates would increase 8.5%. For a typical household using 125 gallons daily, water bills would go up about $3.77 per month in year one and $4.30 in year two. Wastewater charges would rise by about $2.31 per month. The bu…