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Macon Water Rates Face Major Upgrade | Macon News
Macon’s water authority faces a ticking clock as it prepares to potentially hike rates and stormwater fees this week, after discovering it needs $11 million more to cover next year’s budget—including a 2% pay raise for staff—and tackle a $2 billion backlog of aging pipes, some over 100 years old. With daily pipe failures and bond rating agencies watching closely, officials are pushing for a multi-year financial plan that includes phased rate increases or tiered usage charges, plus exploring new funding like a sales tax. Meanwhile, stormwater fees alone won’t close the gap left by lost revenue…
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