Evansville Water and Sewer Utility is proposing construction of a new water treatment plant.
Officials at Tuesday’s Water and Sewer board meeting said there will need to be a potential rate increase to replace the current waterworks plant that was first built in 1897.
Over the next five years, they’re proposing an increase to monthly water rates with the highest monthly rate increase no higher than $3.47.
That money would fund the nearly $178 million new water treatment plant.
Officials are proposing the new plant be built right across Waterworks Road where the city garage is located, so the plan also includes relocating the city garage.
There will be a public hearing on April 20 for anyone to come and voice their concerns at the next utility board meeting.
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