With the original manufacturer no longer in existence, it is becoming more and more difficult for Willmar Municipal Utilities to find replacement parts for its aging wind turbines.
With the original manufacturer no longer in existence, it is becoming more and more difficult for Willmar Municipal Utilities to find replacement parts for its aging wind turbines.
Willmar Municipal Utilities Commission on Oct. 10 held a public hearing for the proposed water rate increases over the next four years, and approved sending the increases to Willmar City Council for approval.
It was reported earlier this summer that water rates for the city of Willmar were expected to increase 20% for each of the next three years and another 5% in the year 2026 due to having to finance the construction of the addition to the Northeast Water Treatment Plant. However, Willmar Municipal Utilities has found a way to finance the project in-house to significantly decrease the expected rate spikes.
While there will still be an increase in water rates through 2026, the spike won’t be nearly as bad as predicted due to the lower than expected bid to construct the new water treatment plant.