(KLZA)-- Following a presentation by JK Engineering during the September 16 meeting of the Auburn Board of Public Works,  the Board voted to increase the water rates for Auburn BPW customers. 

In the next four years, water rates will increase 5.2 percent each year. That will amount to just over $1.60 per month for the average household in year one,  and $1.71 in year two. 

The new rates will take effect January 1.