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"I’m sympathetic to all those who are struggling with this looming rate increase, but I also want to emphasize this is what it’s going to take to keep water running," Councilwoman Susan Tjarks said
Mayor Bob Everson said officials with B-Y Water District have threatened the city that it would shut water supply off at times when Mitchell exceeds the maximum daily capacity
The water base rate hike for a home or business with a 1-inch meter would mark an increase of $3.79 from the current $9.21 monthly base rate and a 95-cent per unit increase
Under the equitable rate structure, a home with a 1-inch water meter a typical size for a Mitchell home would have a monthly water base rate of $13 in 2023 with a $5.10 per unit charge