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  • Some Ascension citizens face sewer rate hikes

    July 12, 2010 8:45 AM

    Two interrelated sewer companies that serve subdivisions in Ascension Parish are seeking rate increases that would as much as double monthly residential bills. Ascension Wastewater Treatment Utilities Inc. and Wastewater Treatment Utilities Inc. each want to raise monthly sewer rates to a $41 flat fee for residential and commercial users.... more »
  • Baker may increase utility rates

    June 21, 2010 6:57 AM

    Residents in the city of Baker could see their rates for natural gas, water and sewer service go up in order to offset rising expenses for operating the city's utility system. The council is expected to introduce an ordinance Tuesday, and a final vote could come at the council's July... more »
  • Bossier City proposes raising sewer rates

    June 9, 2010 7:14 AM

    Bossier City Council plans to raise city sewer rates by $8 per month, regardless of usage, and issue up to $82 million in sewer-related bonds. The fee would be $12 per month for a few subdivisions outside the city limits but to whom the city still supplies sewer. The city... more »
  • Zachary wants to break away from parish sewer infrastructure Play Video

    February 23, 2010 4:23 PM

    The City of Zachary wants to break away from East Baton Rouge Parish's sewer infrastructure. Councilman Randall Bouley believes the city is paying for sewer fees that aren't addressing the immediate needs in the city. "The pipes that the city of Zachary own will not be fixed by money... more »
  • Residents seek help with Sorrento sewer problems

    January 28, 2010 5:01 PM

    Residents in Sorrento say the town's sewage problems are only getting worse. They claim manholes overflowed with sewage over a week ago, and it seeped into their homes. Many have been dealing with the problems for months. "They claim they are going to do something, but then every... more »
  • Sorrento council meeting ends peacefully Play Video

    November 6, 2009 10:30 PM

    The Sorrento Town Council held a special meeting Friday night to discuss the town's ongoing sewer problems and behavior issues during council meetings. On Tuesday, a meeting was shut down early because of shouting between council members and people in the audience. Police Chief Earl Theriot said there was... more »

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