Dec 10, 2025
NOTICE!
PUBLIC NOTICE
Mandatory Water Rate Adjustment and Repair & Replacement Funding Requirement
City of Casa, Arkansas
The City of Casa hereby provides public notice that the City Council approved a mandatory water rate adjustment at its regular meeting held on December 10, 2025, in accordance with Arkansas Code Annotated § 14-234-214 and an approved professional water rate study.
Mandatory Annual Rate Adjustment
Beginning with the first billing cycle of January 2026, water rates will increase by three percent (3%) annually. This increase is mandatory and will continue each year at 3% until a new water rate study is required and adopted by the City Council.
Description
Current Rate
New Rate (Jan. 2026)
Minimum Bill (first 1,000 gallons)
$35.00
$36.05
Each additional 1,000 gallons
$5.05
$5.20
Future rates will continue to increase annually by 3% in accordance with the adopted rate study.
Repair & Replacement (R&R) Account Requirement
As part of the approved rate study and in order to maintain long-term system integrity and compliance with state and audit standards, the City of Casa is required to maintain a dedicated Repair and Replacement (R&R) account.
The City is required to deposit a minimum of five percent (5%) of gross water system operating revenue annually into this account. Based on current revenue projections, the required deposits are as follows:
Year 1: $18,815
Year 2: $18,815
Year 3: $19,380
Year 4: $19,961
Year 5: $20,560
These funds are restricted for use solely for water system repairs, replacements, and capital improvements.
Purpose of the Mandatory Adjustments
These requirements are necessary to:
Maintain and replace aging water infrastructure
Ensure reliable and safe water service
Meet state compliance and Legislative Audit standards
Protect the long-term financial health of the Casa Water System
Additional Information
A copy of the adopted ordinance, rate schedule, and supporting documentation is available for public inspection at Casa City Hall during regular business hours.
Questions may be directed to Casa City Hall at 501-233-6210
City of Casa, Arkansas
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