Elgin, for years, has had some of the lowest sewer rates among communities of similar size.
Because of that, the sewer fund has struggled to keep pace with rising costs for maintenance and repairs.
Meeting last week, the Elgin City Council approved increasing the sewer rate. On a unanimous vote (Council members Jim Kittleson, Duane Miller, Mike Dvorak and Don Mackel all voting ‘yes’), they approved increasing the sewer rate to $46 per quarter plus $1.40 per 1,000 gallons based on winter usage (January through March).
The action came following a review of a sewer rate study by the Nebraska Rural Water Association (NRWA).
Randy Hellbusch, representing the NRWA, told the council Elgin’s sewer rates were really low compared to communities of similar size. “You’ve been real reasonable on your rate,” he said. “You need revenue. To read the complete story turn to this week’s edition of the Elgin Review.
