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Pullman Utility Customers to See 4.5% Rate Increase to

PULLMAN - City of Pullman utility customers will see a 4.5% rate increase reflected on their November bill, which includes water, sewer, and stormwater service.

The rate increase was approved by the Pullman City Council on September 27 following a recommendation from Public Works staff, who said that the increase is necessary to "help offset rising costs caused by inflation."

“This recommendation was made to better align customer rates with the City’s cost of maintaining and operating essential services," said Public Works Director Shawn Kohtz. "We maintain a responsibility to deliver quality, reliable utility service to the Pullman community, and we’ll continue that effort."

Water and sewer rates in Pullman have stayed consistent since 2019, while stormwater rates last increased in 2011. 

According to a press release from the City of Pullman, inflation has forced City managers to confront substantial price increases on many essentials from utility parts and pipe fittings to diesel fuel and even the energy used to power water pump stations, wells, and facilities.

Increased utility rates will help cover the costs associated with water system, sewage collection, wastewater treatment plant, stormwater infrastructure, and engineering services.

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