St. Louis residents could soon face a major increase in their water bills as some city leaders advance a plan they say is necessary to keep the municipally owned system financially afloat.
The proposal would raise rates by about 90% over the next six years — a steep jump for households, but one some officials argue is needed to keep safe drinking water flowing.
St. Louis Public Radio reported that 9th Ward Alderman Michael Browning introduced the water-rate package on May 21, and it is now moving through the Board of Aldermen to Mayor Cara Spencer’s desk…