SHELBURN, Ind. – Shelburn residents will soon see higher water bills.

The town council has voted to hike water rates by 24.5%

It’s the first time the town has seen a rate increase since 2007.

City officials said based off the average 4,000 gallons used per household, it breaks down to an extra $10 dollars a month.

Officials say that the towns wells are 30 years old and they need to be re-lined, There are other infrastructure improvements needed and this will help them to prevent future problems.

Higher rates will be reflected on customers May bill.

 

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