Water and sewer rates going up in the city of Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) – You will soon be paying more for water and sewer in Ridgeland.
On Tuesday, the mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a rough “rate adjustment” that will increase the typical residential bill by approximately $6.31 a month.
The increase comes after the city brought on Waggoner Engineering to conduct a rate study.
The study determined that the increase was needed to cover rising labor, material, energy, and contracted service costs.
“Water and sewer systems are foundational public services that must be planned and funded with a long-term perspective,” Mayor Gene McGee said in a statement. “This study helps ensure that Ridgeland is taking a responsible and sustainable approach, so our infrastructure continues to serve residents reliably, not just today, but for decades to come.”
It’s unclear when the new rate increase will go into effect. We have reached out to the city for additional details and will update this story when that information is available.
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