Village of Pewaukee residents face potential 70 percent water rate increase

Village of Pewaukee residents facing nearly a 70% increase in their water bills

The village is considering constructing new wells, or new infrastructure to source water from Lake Michigan.

Village of Pewaukee residents face potential 70 percent water rate increase

Village of Pewaukee residents could soon see a significant jump in their water bills after village leaders applied for a water rate increase of more than 70%.The proposed increase reflects rising operating costs and infrastructure needs since the last rate hike in 2022, according to village officials.The Public Service Commission says the average home using 12,000 gallons per quarter would pay about $67 more under the proposed rates.Watch: Villa…