Walhalla Mayor “Needs More Info” Before 40% Water & Sewer Rate Hike

The overriding driving force in what could be as much as a 40% increase on the bills of Walhalla sewer users is the fact that the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority last week approved a 20% increase to Walhalla and the other municipal members to the cost of wastewater treatment.

During the Walhalla City Council meeting last night, tentative approval was given to the rate increase. Mayor Danny Edwards cast one of the only two dissenting votes in, and explained he’s not sure 40% is warranted. mayor Edwards said that he wants to wait until the second and final reading of the budget changes next month…