Gilbert Town Council Votes to Raise Utility Rates

Gilbert Town Council votes to raise utility rates

Water rates are going up in Gilbert for the third straight year. In a 4-3 vote, the town council approved a 25% rate hike. Town leaders say the money is needed to pay for major upgrades to a water treatment plant.

Town of Gilbert will raise water rates by 25%

Town officials said shrinking access to Colorado River water, aging infrastructure and rising operational costs have made water more expensive.

Gilbert approves third water rate increase in as many years

Water rates are going up for the third time in as many years in Gilbert.