Area residents expected to see major water bill increases in coming months

Bowie County residents could likely see an increase in water rates as rates for municipalities are expected to increase by nearly 70 percent after October 1.

This expected increase was announced by Riverbend Water Resources District at a budget workshop last week.

Presently, municipalities are paying $3.4895 per 1,000 gallons. Of that, $1.0895 goes to Texarkana Water Utilities and $2.40 goes to Riverbend.