EL PASO, Texas – (KFOX14/CBS4) — Some El Paso County residents who get their water through the East Montana Water System could soon pay more each month if county commissioners approve proposed rate increases set to take effect Oct. 1.
The proposal calls for a 10% increase to water rates and a 5% increase to sewer rates for customers on the East Montana Water System, which is owned by El Paso County under an enterprise account.
Under that structure, revenue from customers is expected to cover the cost of operating and maintaining the system…