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'Getting Out of Hand': Billings Heights Ratepayers Upset at 24 Percent Water Rate Hike
The board cited rising costs and deferred maintenance as reasons for the increase, which would raise average monthly bills for 3,000 customers.
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'Getting out of hand': Billings Heights ratepayers upset at 24 percent water rate hike
BILLINGS Heights residents and business owners are bracing for significantly higher water bills after the Billings Heights Water District board approved a 24% rate increase set to take effect July 1.The board also expects to approve another increase the following year, in order to offset rising costs from their lone supplier, the City of Billings. At this point, that amount is predicted to be around 18%.Click here to hear from residents: 'Gettin…
Billings Heights Water District to hold public hearing ahead of proposed 24% rate increase
A press release announcing the rate increases cited a prior contract signed with the city of Billings and substantial deferred maintenance costs as the primary reasons for the increases.
·Billings, United States
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