Water rates for average residential customers of the Shawano Water and Sewer Utility will increase by 23%, or $5.43, monthly effective Dec. 31, according to the utility.
The cost for average residential customers using approximately 3,000 gallons of water a month will increase from $23.71 to $29.14, according to a rate order the Public Service Commission issued on Dec 4.
The above amounts include the Fire Protection Charge the utility collects for hydrant maintenance and other costs it incurs association with firefighting.