Springdale Water Utilities proposes rate increase

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Springdale Water Utilities says a combination of high interest rates, inflation and the cost of construction are all contributing factors in a proposed water rate increase.

The proposal would increase rates by 38% in the first year and 20% in the next year.

“It sounds like a lot, but even when you look at the rates in the neighboring cities, Springdale will still have probably the lowest projected rates of any of the cities in Northwest Arkansas,” said Heath Ward, executive director of Springdale Water Utilities.

The proposal will go to a council committee and then the full city council in November. If approved, the plan will start January 1.

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