KENT COUNTY, MI - Plainfield Township is restructuring its water rates and billing system starting in 2026, a move township leaders say is intended to address a strained water system.

In addition to a move from quarterly to monthly billing, the township will change to a tiered water rate system, meaning customers who regularly use more water will see higher, usage-based rates.

The new rate structure was approved by the Plainfield Township Board of Trustees during its Oct. 13 meeting .

The township website says households using less than 12,000 gallons per quarter, or about 4,000 gallons per month, will see bills increase by only about 1% in the first year.

PlainfieldTownship Supervisor Cameron Van Wyngarden said while there are increased water delivery costs across the board, the c

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