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Rotan Faces Rising Water Costs, Rural Users in the Crosshairs
Rotan City Council members consider the cost of providing services amidst rising prices and decreased revenues.
Rotan City Council members consider the cost of providing services amidst rising prices and decreased revenues.

The Rotan City Council met last week, where members resumed discussion over potential water and sewer rate increases as they continue evaluating options to offset mounting operational losses in the city’s utility services.

City Administrator Carla Thornton informed the council that water and sewer operations are projected to fall further into deficit in the coming year, continuing a multiyear trend…