Corpus Christi residents will see higher rates on their water and wastewater bills. On Tuesday, City Council voted to move forward on a proposed increase that would raise the average water rate by $4.78. City leaders pushed wastewater rates higher by $4.20.

City leaders said the rate adjustment is necessary to keep up with aging infrastructure and to protect the citys credit rating. The additional funds would also cover the cost of delivering an extra 17 million gallons of water per day through the Mary Rhodes Pipeline.

Victor Quiroga, the citys financial advisor, told council members that rate adjustments play a key role in how credit agencies view Corpus Christis financial management.

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