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Water Authority Seeks Rate Increase

The Southern Nevada Water Authority wants to raise water rates to pay off $3 billion in construction debt. If it is approved, the rate increase will be the second in two years. So why does the agency need more money? And how will the rate increase affect the average homeowner?

David Wright, Chief Financial Officer, Southern Nevada Water Authority

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