January 19, 2023 14:58 Updated Follow Sewer utilities are facing stricter environmental mandates and are allowed to recover the costs of meeting those mandates through rates. The OUCC's Understanding Sewer Rates fact sheet (http://www.in.gov/oucc/2420.htm) offers more information. Related articles What is the difference between the OUCC and the IURC? If a municipal utility withdraws from IURC jurisdiction, who regulates it? Can I carry a handgun while visiting an Indiana State Park? Who approves sewer rates? What native plants can I use for landscaping and where can I buy them?