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HighWater Utilities

Utility rate increases for 2026-2027

Electric rates rise 9.5% per year, sewer 8% per year, and water 6.5% per year for two years; gas stays flat. Council members stressed the increases follow independent rate studies and advance planning, not last-minute decisions.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 28, 2026

HighWater Utilities

2026-2027 Utility Rate Ordinances

The council finalized electric, gas, sewer and water rates for the next two years. Council members acknowledged the increases are hard on residents but said decades of underinvestment nationwide make them necessary to keep infrastructure reliable.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 14, 2026