The Helena Utility Board has voted to increase the cost of water for customers.
Jeffrey Nelson, the general manager of Helena Utilities, said most residents will see a $21.50 increase on their water bill on April 1. He said the rate increase will help to start repairs on Helena’s aging infrastructure issues.
“Now that we’re a standalone entity, this allows us to now focus on the utility. Over the past 20 years, we’ve had a lot of deferred maintenance to the system,” Nelson said…