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Eau Claire City Council approves water rate increase

WEAU · last updated

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) — The Eau Claire City Council approved a proposal to increase water rates.

After the 8-2 vote, the water rate will increase by 20%. Andrew Werthmann and Larry Mboga were the two council members who voted no.

In a letter dated January 28, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin did approve the city’s application to raise water rates.

City officials say the rate hike is needed to match higher operating expenses as well as infrastructure repairs and improvements. It will also help fund the new PFAS removal facility.

The increase comes after city officials shared an anticipated $2.2 million deficit for the 2027 budget.

The change will go into effect on April 1.

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