Oxford Utilities seeks water rate increase

Oxford Utilities seeks water rate increase

The Oxford Board of Aldermen on Tuesday approved moving forward with the process to consider a 20% water and sewer rate increase, citing mounting capital projects and the city’s growing demand for water. During a special meeting, Oxford Utilities General Manager Rob Neely told aldermen that the need for a rate adjustment was first raised during budget discussions in August, as infrastructure projects and long-term planning needs continued to gro…