The second reading of the City of Washington’s ordinance to change utility rates was approved this week by the Washington City Council. The amendments include on water a 10% increase on usage, with sewer a 5% increase on usage and with sanitation a 3.5% increase on the monthly charge. For water and sewer there is no impact on the base rate. Water is $30 per month plus $3.31 per 100 cubic feet of water used.