Most residential Hartselle Utilities customers will see a small increase in their water bills beginning Feb. 1, according to the utility.
The water rate will rise by 1.39%, resulting in an average monthly increase of about 27 cents for most residential customers, according to general manager Ty Chancelor.
The adjustment, Chancelor said, follows a recent rate increase by Decatur Utilities, which supplies water to HU. The increase is intended to offset higher costs from the water provider and to ensure continued delivery of safe and reliable water service, Chancelor added…