Tuesday
Dec152009
ATL water/sewer rates rising
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 3:07PM Over a decade, Atlanta’s water/sewer bills will more than triple as the city raises rates to pay for the city’s $4.1 billion overhaul of its water and sewer network.
|
Year |
Average rate * |
Rate increase |
Percentage increase |
|
2003 |
$49.60 |
|
|
|
2004 |
$86.54 |
$36.94 |
74% |
|
2005 |
$87.46 |
$0.92 |
1% |
|
2006 |
$70.14 |
($17.32) |
-20% |
|
2007 |
$77.06 |
$6.92 |
10% |
|
2008 |
$84.60 |
$7.54 |
10% |
|
2009 |
$107.54 |
$22.94 |
27% |
|
2010 |
$120.82 |
$13.28 |
12% |
|
2011 |
$135.79 |
$14.97 |
12% |
|
2012 ** |
$151.92 |
$16.13 |
12% |
|
Total |
|
$102.32 |
206% |
* Assumes consumption of about 6,000 gallons of water per month.
** No increases have been scheduled beyond 2012, but the new mayor and City Council will have to enact them to cover the city’s debt payments.
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