Gatesville's Proposed Water Rate Increase
Gatesville city leaders are considering a proposal to raise community water rates due to aging infrastructure, regional growth, and low lake levels.
According to City Manager Brad Hunt, the increase will fund capital improvement projects to maintain and modernize water and wastewater systems.
These proposals for capital improvement projects are to maintain current services – to upgrade facilities that are sometimes 38 to 40 years old, with very little to no upgrade or modernization.
Some of Gatesville's water infrastructure dates back to the 1980s, and the goal is to ensure the city can continue providing reliable service for years to come.
Author's summary: Gatesville proposes water rate increase due to aging infrastructure.