Water and sewer bills are getting even higher for Pasco residents

By: Larissa Babiak, Tri-City Herald

Outlets: Tri-City Herald

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 527

Last Updated: 5 days, 17 hours ago

Body Text Preview

Pasco will have the highest water and sewer connection fees in all the Tri-Cities starting in January next year. And residents also will notice higher water and sewer utility rates starting March 1, 2026.

After heated public comment and lengthy discussion, the Pasco City Council voted Monday to increase the city’s water and sewer utility rates and set higher connection fees for new users starting Jan. 1.

The vote was 5-2. Mayor Charles Grimm …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Email Us