Monroe may up water rates

Decatur Daily Democrat:

For the first time since the 1990s, the Monroe Town Council will consider raising monthly water rates.

At Thursday's meeting of the council, President Al Lehman said he will propose at the October 6 meeting a small increase, less than $2 more per month for minimal water users, to begin building up a fund to pay for replacing water equipment perhaps eight to 10 years from now.

Lehman and council members Debra Giessler and Mike Geels agreed that it's better to have a small increase over a longer time than a large increase when things have to be replaced at the water plant.