Tyler Considers Water Rate Increases

TYLER � The Tyler City Council is mulling over the results of a new water rate study that proposes a 2% water rate increase and a 7% wastewater rate hike. Greg Morgan is the city�s director of utilities and public works. He tells KETK the city has a history of long-range water planning. According to Morgan, �The five-year studies that we�re doing are just part of that proactive long-range planning that we do.� The study concluded that Tyler�s water rates are currently among the lowest in the state.