Water and sewer rates going up in Patterson

The City of Patterson’s water and sewer rates will be increasing this month.

Rates for usage per gallon per residential equivalent unit have increased effective Sept. 1. The new rates will be reflected on the October water bills.

The rates for water will increase to $2.50 per gallon up to 3,000 gallons of usage. That is up from $2 per gallon inside the city. The rate will also increase 50 cents to $3.50 per gallon outside the city up to 3,000 gallons of usage.