Canton approves second reading of water-rate ordinance; bulk charge rises $1.10 per 1,000 gallons

The Canton City Commission approved on second reading an ordinance updating the city's water rates to reflect an increase in its bulk water charge of $1.10 per 1,000 gallons.

City staff told the commission that Southlake Road Water increased the bulk water charge the city pays and that the increase had not been passed through to the city's customers since the original contract was signed. Staff said South Lincoln Real Water offered to spread the increase over two years and that a small additional rate change is anticipated in 2026.

If approved as adopted, the ordinance will be published on Jan. 16 and take effect Feb. 4; the new rate would appear on the March 1 billing cycle, which covers water used Jan. 21 through Feb. 20.

A motion to approve the ordinance carried on a roll call of commissioners. The motion and second were recorded during the meeting and commissioners voted in favor.