SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The South Hutchinson City Council will discuss water and sewer rates as part of its meeting on Tuesday.
According to Joseph Turner, City Administrator, South Hutchinson's water rates are some of the lowest in the state.
"We will need to make extensive investments in the future to ensure we have enough water to meet our growing needs," Turner said in documents prepared for the council. "We will also need to explore capital intensive options to improve the quality of our water as it gradually deteriorates, and government regulations become more onerous."
Utility rates in South Hutchinson are slated for review in the fall of each year.
The city ordinance currently calls for a 1.5% per year increase in the minimum base charge for water rates but does not regularly increase the per gallon usage rate.
All South Hutchinson water customers pay the same per gallon rate regardless of residential or commercial classification, pipe diameter, or total usage.
The city's sewer rates have not increased since January 1, 2018.
The South Hutchinson City Council will meet Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at the city offices at 2 South Main.