ST. LOUIS — Residents in the City of St. Louis may soon see a noticeable change in their water bills. Officials from the city’s Water Division are proposing a multi-year rate increase plan aimed at modernizing an aging system and preventing costly failures.
The proposal outlines an 18% increase in both 2026 and 2027, which is part of a broader six-year plan. While the numbers may sound steep, city officials emphasize that the changes are necessary to maintain reliable service.
According to Director of Public Utilities Niraj Patel, the primary driver behind the proposed rate hikes is infrastructure…