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HighWater Utilities

$70 Million Bond for Underground Road Infrastructure

The council approved a notice of intent to borrow up to $70 million to pay for water mains, sewers and lead line replacement under the road revitalization project, repaid through water and sewer bills over a planned 10-year term.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

HighWater Utilities

Water and Sewer Rate Increase (FY2027)

Proposed FY2027 water and sewer rates carry a combined increase of about 7.5%, covering $34.9 million in GLWA costs, infrastructure replacement and debt service. The ordinance was tabled after first reading.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026

HighWater Utilities

Lead service line replacement funding

The Council awarded a $1.97 million contract to keep replacing lead water lines from the property line into homes — at no cost to homeowners, as required by the federal lead and copper rule.

2 mentionsLast discussed May 19, 2026