The Mayville Village Board is proposing five water rate hikes starting June 1 and continuing until June 1, 2029. P-J photo by Gregory Bacon

MAYVILLE – With the numerous water issues and upgrades in the village, local officials are looking to increase water bills annually over the next five years.

The Mayville Village Board has scheduled a public hearing for March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Carlson Community Center at Lakeside Park for multiple proposed water rate increases.

The minimum monthly charge for village residents is currently $34.50. This monthly charge includes up to 2,000 gallons of water used. The village is proposing increases to take effect every June 1. In 2025, the minimum would go to $50. In 2026, the minimum would go to $52. In 2027, the minimum would go to $54.08. In 2028, the minimum would go to $56.24. Finally, in 2029 the minimum monthly rate would go to $58.49.

The minimum monthly charge for residents outside the village limits who receive Mayville water is currently $51.75. The village is proposing increases to take effect every June 1. In 2025, the minimum would go to $75. In 2026, the minimum would go to $78. In 2027, the minimum would go to $81.12. In 2028, the minimum would go to $84.36. Finally, in 2029 the minimum monthly rate would go to $87.84.

There are various increases for both village and non-village water customers for additional water usage.

For village customers, the additional current rate of $5.50 for 2,001-5,000 gallons of water used monthly would jump annually to $7.50 in 2025, and continue to increase up to $8.77 by 2029.

Those who use an additional 5,001-10,000 gallons monthly could see their rates going from $9.50 June 1, to $11.12 by June 1, 2029.

Those who use more than 10,000 gallons of water monthly could see their rates going from $11.50 June 1, to $13.46 by June 1, 2029.

For non-village customers, the additional current rate of $8.25 for 2,001-5,000 gallons of water used monthly would jump annually to $11.25 starting June 1, going up annually, to $13.16 by June 1, 2029.

Those who use an additional 5,001-10,000 gallons of water monthly could see their rates going from $14.25 starting June 1, to $16.68 by June 1, 2029.

Those who use more than 10,000 gallons of water monthly could see their rates going from $17.25 starting June 1, to $20.19 by June 1, 2029.

A letter from the Mayville Water Department says the increase is due to infrastructure upgrades, rising operational costs and regulatory compliance.

The village has completed $7,452,000 in infrastructure upgrades and is currently working on an additional $9,640,540 in upgrades.