Everett council approves water, sewer rate increases

EVERETT — Water and sewer rates in Everett will jump by just over 43% over the next four years after the City Council unanimously approved increases on Wednesday.

The council increased rates to cover the rising cost of construction and fund a number of vital infrastructure projects set to take place during the rate window, public works employees previously said.

By 2028, water and filtration rates will rise 19.4% while sewer and surface water rates will jump by 50.5%. Combined rates will go up by 43.4% in that time period. The average monthly bill for a single-family home will go from $122.43 in 2024 to $184.77 in 2028.

Everett’s water system serves about 657,000 people across Snohomish County. Its sewer system serves over 180,000 people. The city’s water filtration plant was recently awarded for exceeding national standards for drinking water treatment.

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