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SMYRNA, GEORGIA / THE PUBLIC RECORD

What changed on the sewer bill?

An adopted rate change, a later published schedule and an illustration you can adjust.

How does a 31-cent change per 1,000 gallons affect the sewer charge?

  1. January 6, 2025 · approved

    Increase sewer rate per thousand gallons from $8.99 to $9.30 effective April 1, 2025, to be billed on the May 2025…

    Read source · page 8 Official record ↗ · Open related decision
  2. January 1, 2026 · published rate

    2026 schedule publishes the $9.30 sewer rate

    A later published schedule lists $9.30 per 1,000 gallons, consistent with the 2025 authorization. It does not audit individual bills. The 2025 schedule heading says January 1 while the council action specifies April 1 for the sewer change.

    Read source · page 1 Official record ↗

These separately documented events do not establish broader causal impact.

Illustrative sewer volume charge

At 5,000 gallons: $44.95 → $46.50, an increase of $1.55.

This dated rate comparison excludes water, base charges, stormwater, sanitation and other fees.