Asheville water rates will increase in July: 7.5% for residents, 20% for some companies

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville residents will see higher water rates starting July 1.

Residents will see a $4 increase twice a month or a rate of 7.5%. Commercial and manufacturing companies will see a rise of close to 20%.

The city’s water treatment plant was heavily damaged after Hurricane Helene, but this change is not because of the storm…

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