Jackson City Council approved 12 percent water rate increase and 4 percent sewer rate increase
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Jackson City Council approved 12 percent water rate increase and 4 percent sewer rate increase
City of Jackson residents and businesses will see a 12 percent water rate increase and a 4 percent sewer rate increase.
The water rate increase is largely due to the $120 million lead service line replacement project starting in 2022.
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