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MVWA Proposing 2.5 Percent Rate Hike
The Mohawk Valley Water Authority is proposing a 2.5 percent rate hike that would take effect on January 1st.
The increase would mean about $12.75 cents a year in higher water costs for the average household, or just over $1 per month.
Reasons for the rate hike include an overall increase in operating costs and an increase in workers compensation premiums.
A public hearing on the rate increase will be held on Monday, October 28th at 5:00 p.m. in the MVWA's Board room on the third floor of Utica City Hall.
The MVWA Board of Directors will vote on the rate increase at its monthly meeting following the hearing.
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