Iolans will pay more for water and wastewater treatment starting Jan. 1.
City Council members approved, 6-0, a 5 percent rate hike to help sustain utility reserves for both funds.
The average monthly residential water bill will increase about $2, from just under $40 to $42 a month, according to figures provided by City Administrator Carl Slaugh.
Meanwhile, residential sewer charges will increase from an average of $15.67 to about $16.45.
Each water customer will pay a $20.44 meter charge each month, plus $3.80 for each unit of water.…
Iola water rates to increase by Jan. 1
