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Grantsville City Council is considering sewer rate increases to fund a new $48 million wastewater treatment plant necessary to replace an outdated lagoon system and meet state phosphorus discharge regulations. Proposed rates could raise sewer bills by nearly $30 starting in July, with further increases planned annually through 2035.

The city must complete the plant by March 2029 to avoid fines. A sewer rate study indicates operating expenses will rise by 9.5% over the study period. Residents were informed of the necessity of the plant and funding challenges during a recent open house.