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On this episode of the Talk of the Town Podcast, we take an in-depth look at Pearland’s water and wastewater rates, the major infrastructure investments driving those costs, and what they mean for residents today and in the years ahead.

Over the past six to eight years, the City of Pearland has constructed or is in the process of constructing three major water and wastewater infrastructure facilities. We examine why these projects were necessary, how they are financed, and how those investments ultimately impact the rates residents pay for water and sewer services.

We also discuss a significant financial issue facing the City: the encouragement by Mayor Wiltz to add at least $28 million in additional debt to the Enterprise Fund. What could that mean for the city’s long-term financial position and for future water rates? We take a closer look at the potential consequences of continuing to defer costs and what “kicking the can down the road” could mean for taxpayers and ratepayers.

Water rates and utility billing can be complicated, but they affect every household and business in our community. Our goal in this episode is to break down the numbers, explain the decisions behind them, and help residents better understand how Pearland’s water system and billing process work.

This is an important conversation for every Pearland resident. We hope you’ll take the time to listen to the entire episode and come away with a better understanding of where your water bill comes from and where it may be headed.