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Manvel utility rate increase: City council considers raising water and wastewater rate revenue for 2026-27
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KTRK - ABC , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The increase, if approved, would apply to the fiscal year 2026-27, affecting water and wastewater rate revenue. A city council is considering a rate increase for water and wastewater services.
A city council is considering a rate increase for water and wastewater services. The proposed increase would be 14.9% overall for the fiscal year 2026-27. This change would affect the revenue generated from water and wastewater rates.
The city council's consideration of the rate increase is currently underway. Further details about the proposal and its potential impact are available from the source.
The increase, if approved, would apply to the fiscal year 2026-27, affecting water and wastewater rate revenue. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) ·
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