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Coeur d'Alene may charge more for water

by BILL BULEY
Staff Writer | May 31, 2025 1:09 AM

The Coeur d'Alene Water Department is proposing higher rates and fees to keep up with projected costs.

"As infrastructure and operational costs continue to rise, the current funding model is not sustainable," a city report said. "The system cannot continue to sustain itself or expand without either significant upgrades to infrastructure or major changes in customer usage behavior, particularly in reducing inefficient irrigation."

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