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Wastewater service charges for contributing cities
Summary
Marion and Hiawatha will pay under a new rate structure helping shoulder the $348 million wastewater plant renovation — the end of complicated, unpredictable 28E agreements.
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Supports the $348 million WPC renovation by sharing costs with neighboring cities.
✅Who benefits
Cedar Rapids ratepayers, who no longer bear the renovation burden alone.
⚠️Who could be affected
Marion and Hiawatha utility customers will see the new surcharge-based rates.
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