Gilbert residents express concern as water rates go up once again

The Brief

• Gilbert residents are expressing concern over water rates after the town raised them by 25% last April and another 25% this year.
• Town officials attribute the increases to critical infrastructure costs and uncertainty regarding Colorado River supplies.
• A local real estate agent says while higher utilities can impact buyers, Gilbert’s property values are still increasing.

GILBERT, Ariz. – The increased water rates continue to be a hot topic of discussion in Gilbert.

“Obviously, the water rates have gone up dramatically,” resident Robert Salemi said.

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