The Juneau Assembly voted in June to increase residential water and sewer rates by 5% this fiscal year. The rate will continue to increase by 5% annually for the next five years.
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Gasoline spill in sewer system causes partial shutdown of Mendenhall Wastewater Treatment Plant
The plant was partially shut down for more than 24 hours over the weekend. Officials have not identified the source of the spill, but said it looks like an isolated incident.
Why cruise ship wastewater helps and hurts Juneau’s sewage treatment utility
Juneau is the only regular cruise ship stop in Alaska that offers wastewater service to ships in port.
In Haines, crews work to clear roads and storm drains, restore power and water treatment
City and state workers are busy protecting and restoring roads, the water supply and the electrical grid in Haines after heavy rainfall and numerous mudslides.
During summer without cruise ships, researchers will study fecal bacteria on Southeast Alaska beaches
For the past three summers, researchers have measured bacteria levels at Ketchikan-area beaches in an effort to prevent waterborne illness.
Kick the Bucket: Health implications of Third World conditions in Alaska
More than 6% of Alaskans live without modern running water or sewer systems. Those 3,300 households see a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory and skin infections.
Remembering Peter McKay
Retired planner was devoted to rural development, arrived in Alaska after three month rowboat journey
Sewer and water fees going up in 2015
Right now, typical residents pay about $90 a month in combined water and sewer fees. By July 2018, they’ll pay about $130.
Utility study recommends rate increase
Customer rates could go up July 1.
USDA helps bring water and sewer to rural Alaska
USDA works in partnership with communities and the state of Alaska.