A public hearing has been scheduled as the Town of Lunenburg looks to increase water rates for residents and businesses.
The town has submitted an application to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board, which will hold a hearing on May 27 to review the request.
Under the proposal, residential customers would see their flat rate increase by about $14 per quarter, bringing the total bill from roughly $170 to $185.
Commercial customers would see increases ranging from about 9 to 12 percent, depending on the type of service.
The proposed changes must be approved by the board before they can take effect, with July identified as a potential start date.
The board is responsible for reviewing utility rates across the province to ensure they are fair and reasonable.
Residents will have an opportunity to take part in the process. Anyone interested can sign up to speak at the hearing to share their views before a decision is made.
The town notes that residential customers will remain on a flat rate for now, as it continues to collect data through its ongoing water meter installation program.
