The major improvement will be in the hands of the Hammond Sanitary District, which serves 170,000 customers in Hammond, Munster, Griffith and Highland.
Some materials have risen in price around 20%, Ryfa noted, while adding that HVAC, electrical and plumbing are 40% to 50% more expensive than in October.
The town has been absorbing some of the increases, but residential rate hikes for both water and sewage are now necessary to keep the Griffith utilities solvent, Council President Rick
"Griffith has revitalized itself in most every aspect over the last decade and has proven to be a great example on how to rebuild an aging town, the town council