Airway Heights City Council gets water utility recommendations, appointments

Removing fire protection costs will lower water charges, but increase utility tax rates

By RYAN LANCASTER

Staff Reporter

Airway Heights customers may see some changes on their water bill next year, including slight rate increases, but sewer rates should stay flat for some time.

The city commissioned a study of utility rates to determine how adjustments might help pay for projects and maintenance if the economy stays stagnant. FCS Group consultant Ed Cebron presented recommendations to the City Council Monday, including simplified rate classes, revised water volume thresholds and possible extra...