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City looks to raise water rates

Charlottesville residents have seen their water bill changed six times in the last year, and City Council now is considering another change. Council voted four-to-one on Monday to increase water rates for the seventh time this year.

Council next will hear staff reports on rate structure options. Among the changes under consideration are a sliding schedule to charge more for high usage and a minimum amount of water included in the annual water fee all households pay. That minimum fee recently was raised to $4 from $1.25.

The current water rates expire Jan. 31, but a change could be made before that date.

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