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Houston Public Works officials said water bills are expected to rise in the next several years as the city looks to enhance the East Water Purification Plant (Courtesy Houston Public Works)

Houston Public Works expected to raise water bills for $4B purification plant project

By Kevin Vu

Houston Public Works officials said water bills are expected to rise in the next several years as the city looks to enhance the East Water Purification Plant through a $4.2 billion project.

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