McDonald water to raise rates 28 percent
McDONALD — Water customers here will likely pay 28 percent more for the service next year. The increase is needed because of water loss caused by water line breaks and flushing to rid water of its discoloration, and because of a rate increase the village will see from Meander Water, which supplies bulk water to the village, said Mayor Glenn Holmes. “We have been hesitant to pass on an increase in previous years with the village absorbing portions of the increase. We have had many waterline breaks and flushing that has cost between $10,000 and $13,000 per quarter. When you have ...