Sewer commissioners to mull 20% rate increase
At their first 2021 meeting, the policymakers for Oconee’s Joint Regional Sewer Authority are to consider raising its member cities treatment charge by 20%. If made part of the JRSA’s next budget, the 20% increase would make for a total of $3.4 million to be apportioned as the treatment charges for the three municipal members—Seneca, Walhalla, and Westminster. The commissioners’ January meeting will take place at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon in the County Council Chambers at Walhalla. By county ordinance, mask wearing is required of those who attend. Attendance is to be limited to 20% of the stated maximum occupancy, which equates to 34 people.