Madison residents could pay higher water bills next year as Madison Water Utility and water users alike wrestle with increased costs.
A proposed rate increase would see an average residential customer’s water bill increase by roughly $6.60 per month, from $33.90 to $40.50 across the next two years, if approved by the Public Service Commission following a public hearing Tuesday.
Utility staff submitted initial testimony last year regarding the request to the state commission, which regulates utilities and must approve rate increases…