Plymouth Township Water Rates Drop; Plymouth, Canton Could Face Increases

Plymouth Township could be paying less for water this summer and, according to the Plymouth Observer, residents might benefit from the price drop.

According to the report, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department proposed a decrease of more than 14 percent for the township, from $20.82 per thousand cubic feet — or 7,500 gallons — to $17.86 per thousand.

Plymouth Township officials said system upgrades and negotiations with Detroit over a proposed 40 percent price hike for decreasing the price, the report said.

According to the report, Township Supervisor Richard Reaume said he likely will recommend to the Board of Trustees a decrease retail rate. Customers currently pay $9.05 per thousand gallons for water and sewer services, the report said.

City of Plymouth rates could increase

In the city of Plymouth, the Observer reports that a wholesale increase of about 8 percent, to $16.18 per thousand cubic feet, was proposed, but that figure couldn't be verified with city officials, the report said.

For more on Plymouth and Plymouth Township's water rates, read the Observer's report.

Canton Township faces rate hike

According to the Canton Observer, the township could face an 8.3 percent water rate increase if figures released by the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department hold up.

According to the report, the increase could hit up to 30 percent for some communities. Officials are contemplating mandatory restrictions to soften future increases and guard against low water pressure in the township, the report said, and a public hearing to discuss the matter will take place from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center.

For more on these restrictions and the possible increase, read the Observer's report.