Birmingham Water Works approves a 4.9% rate hike, raising the average bill by $2.14 monthly in 2025.

Birmingham Water Works has approved a 4.9% rate increase for 2025, adding about $2.14 to the average monthly bill. The new $142 million budget includes $10 million for an automated meter system and $9.25 million to finish the Shades Mountain Filter Plant project, which is behind schedule and over budget. Despite the increase, water consumption has fallen by over 5% in the past five years.

November 20, 2024
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