By Rosalind Russell – Ratepayers in Espanola will see a slight increase in their water and sewer rates this year.
At its last meeting in December, Espanola council rescinded the previous bylaw and passed a new one to cover a shortfall reported back in the Spring of 2024.
In her report, department manager Julie Bouthillette stated water and sewer rates are failing to generate enough revenue to cover the increased of operating the town’s water and sewer treatment facilities.
She projected the water and sewer rates would leave a 20% shortfall, so council agreed to two increases, with a phased in water and sewer adjustment implemented last July for a monthly increase of $10.19 per month.
The new bylaw allows for the second increase of $10.19 per month effective January 2025.
It also includes a 10 percent increase to the commercial rates.
Photo by Rosalind Russell
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