water rate
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“Our disadvantaged residents,” he said, “can’t afford a water rate increase.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2021
Weeks into the pandemic, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reluctantly suspended the controversial water shutoffs and offered a temporary discounted water rate.
From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2021
As a candidate, his campaign published fliers stating that “Billy McKinney will hold the line on taxes and fees …” Months later, McKinney voted “aye” on a $1.60 per thousand water rate increase.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 13, 2020
In the past 10 years, the water rate in the city has doubled.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 20, 2017
The rate for house drainage is fixed at 80% of the minimum water rate levied on the consumer.
From ASCE 1193: The Water-Works and Sewerage of Monterrey, N. L., Mexico The 4th article from the June, 1911, Volume LXXII, Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Paper No. 1193, Feb. 1, 1911. by Conway, George Robert Graham
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