MUKWONAGO — The Mukwonago Municipal Water Utility is asking the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to approve a significant rate increase, citing higher costs since the utility’s last rate case in 2018.

“I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, how are we going to pay for this? What are we going to have to give up?’” said Sharon Haynes, a Mukwonago resident.

Haynes and other residents received a notice in the mail ahead of a public hearing.

In that letter, dated September 15, the utility stated that gross plant investment has increased by 53.8% and operating expenses are up 61.46%.

Mukwonago residents weigh in on proposed water rate hike

To cover those increases, the utility is seeking an additional $1,382,457 in annual revenue — an overall hike of 64.86% — to be implemented in two steps.

If appr

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