Sewer rate hike gets OK from councilors

The Lebanon City Council, on Wednesday evening, May 8, approved resolutions increasing wastewater and storm drainage rates by 2.3 percent while water rates will remain unchanged.

For the average residence, which uses seven units or 5,236 gallons of water each month, the sewer charge will increase from $73.19 to $74.87 per month. The storm drainage charge will increase from $3.47 to $3.55 per month. At seven units, the charge for water will remain unchanged at…