Fayetteville water, sewer rates rise under 5-year plan
Tap water flows with pressure from the faucet into a sink. (Photo by Fernando Gutierrez-Juarez/picture alliance via Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. - Fayetteville residents will pay more for water and sewer service after the latest in a series of planned rate increases took effect Aug. 1.
What we know:
The Fayetteville City Council approved the increases last year as part of a five-year plan that calls for water and sewer rates to rise 5% annually through July 2030.
City officials estimate the latest increase will add about $1 to $2 to a typical customer's bill, although the actual amount will depend on water usage.
Why rates are increasing
What they're saying:
The city said the additional revenue is needed to cover the costs of maintaining and upgrading Fayetteville's aging water and sewer infrastructure.
Parts of the system date to the 1930s and 1940s, increasing the need for repairs, maintenance and modernization.
The annual increases are intended to spread those costs over several years rather than impose a larger rate hike at one time.
Residents can find additional information about the rate changes on the City of Fayetteville website.