The rate hike takes effect on April 1 and on average will be 9%. The increase was part of a plan approved in 2021 to fund repairs and expansion of the system.
HOUSTON — Houston water bills are going up. The rate hike comes as customers are still waiting on Mayor John Whitmire to announce his water bill improvement plan. Customers can expect to pay on average 9% more. This rate hike was something that was voted on years ago, but it comes at a frustrating time for customers.
“I’m disappointed we haven’t already done it, it was not quite ready and I don’t want to do it if it’s not correct," the mayor said. “Nuttiest thing I have run across, well not the most nuttiest, but it’s on the shortlist," Whitmire said. The new rates take effect April 1, but you can expect to see them on your May bill. The 9% number is just an average. It could be more or less, depending on your household.
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