Mishawaka approves increase to water rates

WSBT · last updated May 20, 2026 – 2:43 AM

MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — Water will cost you more in Mishawaka.

Councilmembers approved an increase to the water rates, Monday night.

This will be a nearly 6% increase beginning July 1st. and will continue for 5 years.

The utility says the average customer will see an increase of about $2.25 on their monthly bill each year.

Mayor Dave Wood says this increase will help pay for a $38 million upgrade to one of the filtration plants.

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