La Crosse Water Utility customers will pay more for water under a rate increase approved by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.
City officials say the added revenue is needed for aging infrastructure, maintenance and rising operating costs.
Much of the system is old. Many miles of water pipes in the city were installed more than 80 years ago.
For a typical home using 4,000 gallons of water a month, the average bill would rise from about $17.88 a month to about $29.69 a month.
Most customers are expected to see the full effect of the new rates on their bills in early 2027.
