La Conner utility bills going up

In order to replace an ageing water main and keep La Conner’s clean, fresh tap water flowing, the Town Council has been asked to hike residents’ utility bills.

The biggest increase will be in the water portion of the town bills, which also include charges for sewer and storm drain services.

According to town Engineer Evan Henke, the water bill should go up 10 percent this year and by another 5 percent in each of the next two years to pay for necessary repairs and maintenance.

Meanwhile, the town’s sewer bill has an automatic increase, according to the consumer price index — which is 1.2...