Grafton residents react as near 50% increase in village water rates goes into effect

Grafton residents react as near 50% increase in village water rates goes into effect

Grafton residents are now paying nearly 50 percent more for water as the village's new rates took effect this week, marking the first increase in seven years.The Grafton Village Board approved a water rate increase last year, which will cost the average homeowner an additional $141 annually.The Wisconsin Public Service Commission determined the new rates are necessary to fund the village's water utility, citing increased development demand and r…