Sewer and Water Rates Increase in Centralia

Residents in Centralia will have their water and sewer rates increased starting today (Monday).

The Centralia Board of Alderman approved the increase during a meeting last week.

Centralia City Administrator Heather Russell says the rates are increasing by five percent.

Russell says residents will see the increase on the August first bill.

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