Thursday, June 17, 2010

Water and Sewer Rates to Rise Again

On June 15, 2010, the Detroit City Council narrowly approved water and sewer rate increases for the suburbs and Detroit by a 5-4 vote. For suburban customers of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, the average increase ranges from 8.8 percent to 9.7 percent.  For Detroit residents, the average increase will be 8 percent, or about $3.97 more per month. The rate increases are effective July 1, 2010. 

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