Water and other utilities (trbc) articles
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Albuquerque water authority proposes raising utility rates
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuqeurque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is looking to raise water utility rates this summer. The last time water and sewer rates increase was in 2022. The proposal says the combined water and sewer bill for a typical single-family house using 5,000 gallons of water should go up a little more than []
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Russian Cyberattack Group Sandworm Linked to Bold Attacks on Critical US Infrastructure, Water Utilities
Sandworm, Russia's military intelligence organization, has been launching escalating cyberattacks on US infrastructure, a report reveals.
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Water company contemplates higher rates for "luxury" water use
Consumers may have to pay more for water that is not used for household purposes or drinking to discourage excessive use, water company Vitens has told the Telegraaf. Vitens, which has six million customers, said it is looking into ways of making “luxury use”, such as watering gardens and filling up swimming pools more expensive. “We are looking into introducing a basic rate for water that is used for cooking, drinking, showering and flushing the toilet. Everything else will cost