Water rates higher for Saginaw residents than neighboring communities
Saginaw
Summary
A resident pressed why Saginaw citizens pay far more per 1,000 gallons than Midland or the townships it serves. Councilmember Hammond and the Manager explained state law bars the city from profiting on certain regional infrastructure, and legacy costs and a ~$120M state-mandated sewer project fall on city ratepayers.
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Last discussed Apr 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Saginaw households pay noticeably more per 1,000 gallons than the communities the city supplies.
Neighboring communities currently pay less for the water Saginaw supplies.
Saginaw residents — some reportedly having water shut off over unpaid bills — shoulder the higher rates.
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