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City property owners could face water bill increases
https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2024/05/28/property-owners-could-face-water-bill-increases
A typical single-family home in the city consumes an average of 70,000 gallons of water per year.
According to the Department of Environmental Protection, that adds up to just under $1,100 in water and sewer bills yearly. But if a proposed 8.5% increase is approved, that bill could increase by a little under $100 annually.
Aside from normal inflation and other related price increases, the biggest reason for the hike is due to what is called a “rental payment.”
Mayor Eric Adams and his administration have the right to request rent for use of the city’s water system by the New York City Water Board.
The Water Board leases the water and sewer systems from the city. It sets water charges and uses the revenue to fund the systems, which are managed by DEP.