Clean Water Services Rate Hikes
Key Questions
What rate hikes are proposed by Clean Water Services?
Clean Water Services plans 21% annual hikes, totaling 105% over five years, for Washington County stormwater and sewer services. These increases directly impact areas like Gaston amid development and agricultural cost pressures.
Why are Clean Water Services rates increasing?
The hikes are blamed on subsidies for data centers, with critics arguing that Clean Water Services is prioritizing big tech over local families. This has led to accusations of 'brutalizing' residents through the proposed 100%+ increases.
When will the Clean Water Services board vote on the rate hikes?
The board is scheduled to vote on the rate increases on April 14. The decision follows concerns over funding data center developments in the region.
CWS 21% annual hikes to 105% over 5yrs for WashCo stormwater/sewer, blamed on data center subsidies—board vote Apr14. Direct Gaston impact amid dev/ag cost strains.