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Muskogee Water Bills Set to Rise by Nearly $10

9/10/2025

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Starting October 1, 2025, Muskogee, Oklahoma, will raise water bills by nearly $10.
LaCee Vaughn noted her bill increased from $56 to $145 over nine years.
Families using 6,000 gallons monthly will see an average increase of $9.88.
City Manager Kendal Francis attributed the rise to a $7.75 increase in the base sewer rate.
Funds will support an $80 million wastewater treatment plant to comply with EPA regulations.

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Story summary

Starting October 1, 2025, Muskogee, Oklahoma, will raise water bills by nearly $10.
LaCee Vaughn noted her bill increased from $56 to $145 over nine years.
Families using 6,000 gallons monthly will see an average increase of $9.88.
City Manager Kendal Francis attributed the rise to a $7.75 increase in the base sewer rate.
Funds will support an $80 million wastewater treatment plant to comply with EPA regulations.