The typical Georgetown resident who uses 20,000 gallons of potable per month will see their combined water and sewage monthly bill increase from $95.15 to $126.10 in 5 years. That is a 5.8% annual growth rate.
According to City documents, the city population is growing at either 3.6% or 4.8% annually. So why are the water rates increasing at a higher rate? Is the City trying to make up funds that should have been funded by developers of the new homes? Inquiring minds would like to know.
Get involved! Attend your City Council Workshops and Meetings and ask questions!
PS: Do you remember the City telling you that the water services are also a "profit" center that takes in more money than it costs to operate. In 2018 the water services are scheduled to turn over $2.7M to the General Fund to be spent as the City sees fit.
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