SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – The City of Shreveport is answering some commonly asked questions about a few proposals that would increase residents’ water and sewer rates by 10%. The proposals were initially on the Jan. 23 meeting agenda, however, the council took no action that day and did not officially introduce the proposals for consideration. The city says the new rates “address the continued rising costs for services, support, and maintenance of the city’s essential water and sewer systems.” Mayor Tom Arceneaux says the rates must also go up to avoid damaging the city’s ability to make improvements to the system in the future.