Southwest Montana News

A proposal to increase rates of the water utility and amend the water regulations to reflect the changes has been presented to Kalispell City Council. It is the intent of the City Council to consider the adjustment of the water utility rates to support inflationary costs for routine maintenance and operational services, planned capital improvement projects, and debt service coverage.

A Public Hearing on the proposed rate increase and regulation amendments will be held Monday, July 17, 2023, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, at 7:00 P.M. If the proposal passes, the increase in water rates and the amended water regulations would be effective August 17, 2023 (applied to the September 2023 billing cycle). 

Anyone wanting to speak about the proposed water rate increase may appear at this hearing or send an email to the Mayor and Council at publiccomment@kalispell.com. Letters may also be hand delivered to the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, or via mail to Attn: Mayor and Council, PO Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903.

The City will also be hosting an Open House to answer any questions on the proposed rate increases on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, or you may call (406) 758-7720. 

Information about why the increase in rates is needed to help us continue our core services, what the rate increase will pay for, and more information about how a typical monthly water bill will increase is at: https://www.kalispell.com/794/Water-Rate-Adjustment. 

The following table provides the proposed increase to the water rates, and example bill comparisons.Present & Proposed Monthly Water Rates Table

Original source can be found here.