The Kalamazoo City Commission voted unanimously on Monday to approve increases to sewer and water rates.
Customers will see water rates go up by an average of 5%, with residential customers set to see a 6.5% increase, multifamily customers’ rates increasing by 3%, and a 5% rate increase set for commercial customers.
Wastewater rates are also scheduled to rise, by 9% overall, with a typical city resident set to see their bill increase by $2.69 a month next year. A typical customer outside the city will see their bill increase by $2.02 per month…