The rates quoted from the

Terry Davis — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:29:06 -0600

The rates quoted from the KDUZ/KARP site are somewhat incomplete. The 40-percent increases talked about are the commulative increases for the next several years that will be needed to pay for the new water plant coming online in March and upgrades planned for the wastewater plant later this year.

The city needed the water plant to meet increased demand. It was operating at near capacity. The wastewater plant has to meet new state and federal regulations, which tighten controls on phosphorus and other emissions.

For a more complete look at the rates approved for 2007, see a story elsewhere on the Leader Web site. For a complete listing of water, sewer, garbage and storm water utility rates increases approved, see the print edition of the Jan. 11 Hutchinson Leader.

Hope this helps.

(Terry Davis is a staff writer for the Hutchinson Leader. He can be reached at davis@hutchinsonleader.com)

Water and Sewer Rates Increase

Partsmissing — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:52:04 -0600

From the KDUZ/KARP news web site: The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night approved raising the monthly rates for sewer, water, storm water, and garbage services for 2007.

Hutchinson Leader - Water and Sewer Rates Increase - Comments

The rates quoted from the

Water and Sewer Rates Increase