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Why Gilbert water rates rose and who pays what

Raw water gets filtered at one of Gilbert's two water plants.

Courtesy Town of Gilbert

Part 2 of a two-part series.

Anger over Gilbert’s water rates has been especially intense during the past several months, fueled by a sharp increase on top of previous increases since 2021.

Residents have questioned why rates rose so quickly, why outdoor users are charged more, and whether some customers are being subsidized by others.

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