Politics & Government
Farmington Residents to Pay More for Water and Sewage
The rate increases will go into effect July 1.
Farmington, MI – Farmington residents will start paying more for water and sewage beginning July 1.
The Farmington Observer reports that residents will see a 6.86% increase in water rates and a 5.82% increase in sewer rates.
The increases are a result of hikes handed down by the Great Lakes Water Authority and a drop in water usage.
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In addition to the rate increases, a 2 percent raise for city employees and the continuation of a 15-mill tax levy for homeowners were major components of Farmington’s $18.1 million budget that was adopted Monday by the city council.
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