Like water rates, those for sewer services in Escalon have not been raised in more than 20 years. And while the community has enjoyed a low rate for that time, they are about to jump, if a proposal under consideration by the Escalon City Council is approved. And even as the council considers a move they say is necessary and long overdue, those attending a public workshop on the proposed new rate structures Monday night were not happy.
Sewer Costs Under Fire