LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville MSD customers in Jefferson County and Oldham County could see an increase in prices starting this summer.
The Louisville MSD Board approved a preliminary rate increase Tuesday, saying it's going to protect public health, property and the environment.
The increase could add $3.91 to the average monthly bill for people in Jefferson County and $1.57 for customers in Oldham County.
Some customers are concerned with how this could impact them financially.
"Some people are single parents and it's not easy, paycheck to paycheck that's a lot of money, $4 adds up," Louisville MSD customer Brittany Parrish said.
Leaders with MSD say the reason for the increase is to support infrastructure investments and to improve odor control.
Some of the projects include improving the Paddy’s Run Flood Pumping Station and the Morris Forman Water Quality Treatment Center.
"To make sure that those systems are ready to treat not only wastewater and storm water every day, but to be able to sustain the environment and protect our community," Louisville MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott said.
Parrott says another reason is from the flooding. He says MSD pumped 12.1 billion gallons of water out of the city during this year's flood.
"We want to make sure that when there is a massive rain event that water is being able to be transmitted to wherever it needs to go and that it's not backing up into homes and residences," Parrott said.
For those worried about the increase, Parrott says they have several rate-assistance programs. They offer a senior citizen discount, an Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program and a partnership with Louisville Water for the Drops of Kindness program.
One of those concerned customers is Parrish, who says she doesn't want to see her bill increase for these projects.
"We work hard for our money not to pay for that, we have bills and kids and we shouldn't have to pay for it out of our paychecks," Parrish said.
There will be a 30-day public comment period before the proposal goes back to the board in July, where they'll consider final approval.
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