EPWSA presents rate increase, new service delivery charge

With an eye to the future – and in preparation for growth – the Eatonton-Putnam Water and Sewer Authority (EPWSA) board last week raised customers’ water and sewer rates by 4 percent for next year and held a lengthy discussion over a hefty “service delivery charge” for new customers. The board accepted the recommendation of Athens-based Nelnick and Associates for the 4-percent rate increase,…