Niles sewer rates to go up in August

NILES — Residential sewer rates are expected to go up in August, the first such increase in the city in 18 years.

Council’s utility committee today agreed to have an ordinance ready for an August vote and approval is expected. The hikes would take effect immediately.

“We know this is not a popular thing with gas prices the way they are, but we don’t have a choice,” said Ed McCormick, committee chairman. “We need the funds for the interceptor sewer repairs and construction of our new treatment plant.”

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