Rate increases take effect next month in Wellman. The ordinance amendments were recently finalized by the city council.

For sewer, residents will pay $20.95 for the first 1,000 gallons beginning July 1st, an increase of around 5 dollars. That rate will then increase by 3% every fiscal year. The city’s water rate for the first 1,000 gallons stays at $38.45 for fiscal year 2015, but like the sewer rate it increases by 3% each subsequent fiscal year.

This plan is going to be reviewed every two years to ensure the City is generating enough revenue to cover operational and maintenance costs, pay back loans, and to maintain adequate fund balances.