Proposed Columbia water rate increase for new infrastructure clears first vote

Proposed Columbia water rate increase for new infrastructure clears first vote

A proposal to raise water rates in Maury County would fund a new intake for the Duck River. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)Columbia’s City Council on Thursday advanced a bill that would raise water rates up to 20% per year over the next five years to fund water infrastructure upgrades that the local utility says are necessary for growth and disaster resilience. The bill passed 4-3 on its first reading, with council members Carl McCulle…