{"id":1511311,"date":"2026-05-29T22:44:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T03:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1511311"},"modified":"2026-06-01T16:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T21:12:47","slug":"city-raises-water-bill-by-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1511311","title":{"rendered":"City raises water bill by 15%"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1511312\" src=\"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2026\/05\/2026-05-29_224359-200x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2026\/05\/2026-05-29_224359-200x187.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2026\/05\/2026-05-29_224359.jpg 394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>BULLARD \u2013 The City of Bullard announced on Friday that it will raise water rates for all customers on its water system by 15%, starting in June. In a letter posted on social media, the city says data from a 2024 comprehensive review of its entire water system helped officials determine the true cost of every water connection. They also learned what revenue level the city would need to maintain the reliability of its current water system and to begin building adequate water reserves for future growth in water demand. The Bullard City Council then reviewed and discussed its comprehensive review.<\/p>\n<p>The City Council found that increasing water system expenses and high demand meant that they would have to raise water bill rates for city water system customers. The council has now unanimously voted to approve a 15% increase in water and wastewater rates, which will take effect on June 1 and be reflected on July water bills.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis adjustment moves the City of Bullard\u2019s utility fund closer to the goal of being fully supported by utility revenues paid by users of the systems, helping reduce the burden on resident taxpayers and continuing to invest in dependable water and wastewater services for our community,\u201d City Manager Pam Fredrick and Mayor Shirley Coe said in a statement on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The city of Bullard had previously raised water bill rates in February of 2025, citing \u201cincreasing expenses and high demand in providing quality water and treated water.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BULLARD \u2013 The City of Bullard announced on Friday that it will raise water rates for all customers on its water system by 15%, starting in June. 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