Worland City Council proceeds with 15 percent water rate increase

WORLAND — The Worland City Council approved a 15 percent increase in water rates on first reading Tuesday night. An ordinance to adjust rates requires three readings with the increase expected to go into effect Dec. 1 if it passes all three readings.

Four rate options were presented to the council Tuesday night, 10 percent, 12 percent, 14 percent and 15 percent.

BACKGROUND

At the Sept. 19 council...