(La Porte, IN) - La Porte residents will soon see an increase in their water and sewer bills.  Clerk-Treasurer Courtney Parthun says the increases adopted by the city council in November will be reflected on the next bills.  Despite the increases, she said utility bills in La Porte are still below th state average.

Money from the higher fees will be used for badly needed repairs to the aging water and sewer systems, she said.  Parthun said planning is already underway for upgrades near the lettered and numbered streets.