Committee of the Whole approves 2026 water increase and sewer decrease for Grand Rapids customers The Committee of the Whole approved updated 2026 utility rates after a study: water rates will rise 6.38% while sewer rates will drop 3.09%; the changes apply to city customers and surrounding communities served by Grand Rapids' system, and the recap says outreach was held with no requested changes.

Grand Rapids is set to see a 6.38% increase in water rates alongside a 3.09% decrease in sewer rates for 2026—find out how this will impact your bills!

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