Huntsville, Ala., plans sewer rate hike to cover $150 million in upgrades
According to Fox54 News, the City of Huntsville, Ala., is proposing a sewer rate increase to help pay for $150 million in upgrades to its aging wastewater system. The rate increase would be the first in two decades.
If approved, the average residential sewer bill would rise from $24.15 to $29.15 per month, still below the state average of $52.14, according to the City of Huntsville and Fox54 News.
The proposal includes additional one dollar increases each year starting in 2026 through 2034. By then the average monthly bill would be $39.15.
The City says the rate changes would support a $150 million investment in its sewer collection system and five wastewater treatment facilities over the next 10 years.
Officials say reinvestment is necessary to maintain system reliability and meet regulatory requirements, especially since parts of the infrastructure date back to the 1950s.
The proposal was introduced at the May 22 City Council meeting and is scheduled for a vote on June 12.
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