Increase water and sewer rates to help Erath

Will your water rate increase? Judge expected to decide next week

Will your water rate increase? Judge expected to decide next week JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Jackson residents could soon have to pay more money on their water bills. It’s a decision that now rests in the hands of a federal judge. It’s a proposal Jackson Water has been considering since for months now. JXN Water, which is the company that oversees the city’s water system, is looking to increase water rates by 11.7 percent.  If this increase goes in…

Increase water and sewer rates to help Erath

ERATH, La. (KLFY) -- The Town of Erath is implementing a phased adjustment to its water and sewer service rates following an in-depth utility rate study, mandated by the Louisiana Office of Community Development – Local Government Affairs (OCD-LGA). The study was a requirement of the Water Sector Program Grant received by the Town, which supports infrastructure improvement and fiscal health. These funding sources facilitate the comprehensive res…