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Gilbert Residents Face 40% Water Bill Surge Amid Infrastructure Issues

4/21/2025

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Story summary

Gilbert, AZ residents are experiencing water bill increases of over 40% due to approved sewer rate hikes.
Tim Roan's bill rose from $115 to $164, despite unchanged water usage since 2018.
The town attributes these increases to aging infrastructure and has launched a utility bill discount program.
Future projections indicate bills may reach $300, outpacing increases in Phoenix and Mesa.

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Story summary

Gilbert, AZ residents are experiencing water bill increases of over 40% due to approved sewer rate hikes.
Tim Roan's bill rose from $115 to $164, despite unchanged water usage since 2018.
The town attributes these increases to aging infrastructure and has launched a utility bill discount program.
Future projections indicate bills may reach $300, outpacing increases in Phoenix and Mesa.