Atlanta's water rates have spiked 233 percent since 2001 (Update)
City officials expect to maintain currents water rates through at least 2016
- CL File
- Atlanta water treatment plant
USA Today released a study last night that examines the residential water rates of 100 municipalities across the country. According to their findings, Atlanta ranked atop those cities, claiming the largest spike in rates over the past 12 years.
While more than a quarter of those municipalities have seen their water bills double since 2001, Atlanta's rates grew by approximately 233 percent. That echoes what the City of Atlanta's audit — released earlier this week — stated regarding ratepayer costs, which have increased 81 percent since 2008.