MUKWONAGO, Wis. — The Village of Mukwonago has reduced its proposed water rate increase from 65% to 47% following significant public opposition at a recent public hearing. During the hearing and public comment, the Mukwonago Utilities director, Wayne Castle, says more than 100 residents voiced their concerns.

"When you have public comments and we had over 100, which is a lot on a docket like this. When you have that kind of outpouring of people, they take that into consideration," said Castle.

The revised proposal still represents a substantial increase that would cost the average family an additional $160 per year.

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC), which must approve all utility rate changes, indicated it would consider lowering Mukwonago's rate of return to accommodate

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