The city of Reno is proposing an 8% increase in sewer user rates, set to take effect on October 1 with a subsequent 8% hike on October 1, 2026.
According to staff, this adjustment aims to ensure the city’s sewer system and wastewater treatment facilities continue to operate reliably and efficiently.
The proposed rate increase is driven by rising costs in chemicals, electricity, and insurance at water reclamation facilities, alongside significant hikes in construction expenses. The cost of bleach for water disinfection has surged by 300% since 2020, while construction costs have risen over 41.4 percent since 2019, according to city of Reno officials…