AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – This repair at the Wastewater Treatment Plant is just one of the reasons the Utilities Department says it needs to increase waters rates next year.
“Asking for a six percent and a half percent rate increase because the cost of everything is going through the roof,” said Wes Byne Utilities Department Director.
The Department presented its case during a commission budget session, and pointed out the department is facing almost $70 million dollars in projects needing funding…