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12.2.08 M.U.D. raises water rates The Metropolitan Utilities Board today unanimously approved a 5 percent increase in water rates for 2009. For the average residential customer using 105,000 gallons of water a year, the increase translates into about $10 more a year on a bill of $207.87. The utility is not planning any increases in its natural gas rates or monthly service charges or fees. The price of the gas itself is something that M.U.D. does not control, so those prices will continue to rise and fall based on market conditions. Additionally, next year's M.U.D. bills will include a higher assessment for sewer fees. M.U.D. collects sewer revenue on behalf of the city, and Omaha has approved a 9 percent increase in sewer fees. For the average homeowner, that translates into about $13.80 more a year on an annual sewer charge of $167.64. At the meeting, board member Mark Doyle suggested the district take a closer look at the financial impact of possible upcoming federal regulations on water. They may be costly enough, he said, that the district should begin saving money now. Doing so could prevent even higher rate increases down the road. No formal action was taken on Doyle's proposal, but the administration said it would study the issue. |
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