Niceville Water and Sewer Rates will increase by 2.5% for the next year after a unanimous vote by the city council Thursday evening.ย
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The increase will start on October 1st to stay in line with the cityโs fiscal year.
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This is the first increase in the water rate in four years for the city – which will see the cost rise about $1.73 per month for a home which uses 6,000 gallons of water per month.ย
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Despite the increase, the average water bill for a Niceville resident is still about $6.00 below the average of other water and sewer providers in the northwest Florida region. The average family in Niceville, which uses about 6,000 gallons per month, pays about $69.13 for water. With the increase, the same family will pay $70.86.ย
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Surrounding areas pay an average of $77.20 for the same amount. Okaloosa County users pay more – about $80.47. South Walton pays $87.14 – and Crestview pays $59.95; the second-lowest in the area.ย
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