Langley City Council to discuss utility rate hikes

Langley ratepayers may soon see an increase in their utility bills.

Langley ratepayers may soon see an increase in their utility bills.

The city council plans to discuss raising utility rates at an upcoming meeting at 5:30 p.m. this Monday, Nov. 4.

A 5% increase in the water rate has been proposed to keep pace with inflation, to accommodate the repayment of a loan and to address growth in water conservation. This means that residents will pay $3.19 more per month, or $47.75 annually, in base fees.

Ratepayers are also facing a proposed 4% increase in the sewer rate, which means they would pay $2.59 more per month, or $31.03 annually. The reason behind this is cited as inflation.

Lastly, a 3% hike in the stormwater rate has been suggested to combat inflation, which amounts to an additional $1.07 per month, or $12.78 per year.

Participants can join the meeting at Langley City Hall or on Zoom. The meeting link is available on the agenda located at langleywa.org, the city’s website.