AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – This repair at the Wastewater Treatment Plan is just one of the reasons the Utilities Department says it needs to increase waters rates next year.

“Asking for a six percent and a half percent rate increase because the cost of everything is going through the roof,” said Wes Byne Utilities Department Director.

The Department presented its case during a commission budget session, and pointed out the department is facing almost $70 million dollars in projects needing funding.

There's $27 million dollars in work alone at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The city administrator first recommended a five and a half percent increase, but now a six and a half percent increase is on the table.

“That's not necessarily what I want to do, but in order for us to maintain the oper

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