In Blaine, Minnesota, unusually large quarterly water bills have left some homeowners wondering whether an error was to blame.
Several residents said the new charges came in far above what they normally pay, with some bills close to twice prior amounts, adding to frustration over the rising cost of an essential service, KMSP reported.
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Blaine has increased its water rates every year since 2018, per KMSP, and the 2026 adjustment was about 18% under the city’s tiered pricing system.
People who spoke about the bills admitted that they didn’t expect totals that high…