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section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-09 15:50 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 18:15 EST
status: reported
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# Water utility proposes 9.5% annual rate increases through 2031

Greater Cincinnati Water Works proposed a 9.5% annual rate increase for 2027 to 2031. Officials said the increase is needed for EPA-mandated lead pipe replacement and forever chemical removal.

Section: [City Hall](/cincinnati/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Greater Cincinnati Water Works](/cincinnati/wiki/greater-cincinnati-water-works.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX19 NOW](https://www.fox19.com/2026/11/09/greater-cincinnati-water-works-proposes-95-rate-increase-each-year-5-years/), 2026-11-09 15:50 EST: Greater Cincinnati Water Works proposes 9.5% rate increase each year for 5 years
- [WVXU Cincinnati Public Radio](https://www.wvxu.org/politics/2026-11-09/greater-cincinnati-waterworks-proposes-rate-increase-for-drinking-water-utility), 2026-11-09 16:53 EST: Cincinnati proposes 9.5% rate increase for drinking water utility
- [WKRC Local 12 (CBS)](https://local12.com/news/local/greater-cincinnati-water-works-seeks-95-annual-rate-hikes-taxes-tax-money-cost-prices-customers-consumers-federal-regulations-lead-pipes-chemicals-inflation-electricity-treatment-repairs-interest-ohio-utility), 2026-11-09 17:24 EST: Greater Cincinnati Water Works seeks 9.5% annual rate hikes
- [WCPO 9 (ABC)](https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/cincinnati-city-council-considers-9-5-water-rate-increase-what-it-means-for-your-wallet), 2026-11-09 18:15 EST: Cincinnati City Council considers 9.5% water rate increase. What it means for your wallet

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