ROCK SPRINGS — A rate study initiated by the Rock Springs City Council in April continues to investigate if rates for the city’s sewer and water services are appropriate for the city’s needs.

Neither Councilman Rob Zotti, who has the longest tenure on the Council, nor Director of Administrative Services Matt McBurnett could remember the city ever initiating a rate study. Zotti said the city has tried to do its best in estimating how much the Joint Powers Water Board would raise its rates charged to the city, trying to match that increase with “a little extra” to cover infrastructure work in the city’s budget. He believes the study will help the city in identifying needs and having a consistent approach in addressing its rate structure.

Todd Cristiano of Raftelis, the company contracted

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