Columbia's base water rate for residential customers will increase starting October 1, 2025. A 2% electric rate increase is also proposed, pending council approval in September. Public hearings are ...

The water rate increase aims to generate $3.6 million (12% revenue increase), while the electric rate increase targets $2.8 million (2% increase). Public concerns were raised about the water rate ...

Columbia residents will see a slight increase in their monthly water bills starting this month, as the city implements a 5% rate hike for both water and sewer services. The increase was passed as part ...

The city of Columbia is inviting residents to provide their perspective on proposed water rate structural changes, and the proposed 2026 city budget at the next City Council meeting on Aug. 4. If ...

The discussion came as the City Council heard details of a proposal to change water rates and increase water revenue by 12%. Several Columbia residents on Monday urged the Columbia City Council to ...

Columbia -- Columbia's tiered water rate system could be in for a change. The city council considered a measure on Monday night which would raise water rates only for households that use more water in ...