Water & sewer rates will go up by 179% for Havasu apartments, condos - Today's News-Herald
Water & sewer rates will go up by 179% for Havasu apartments, condos | Local News Stories | havasunews.com
Starting in November, Lake Havasu City residents should expect changes to their water and sewer bills over the next five years. Apartment dwellers and condo owners could see the biggest jumps in their statements.
On Tuesday, the Lake Havasu City Council voted 5-2 to adopt a five-year water and wastewater rate increase schedule.
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