Over the last week, Clinton residents reacted to the announcement of an increase in water and sewer rates.

At Tuesday night's Clinton City Council meeting, Commissioner of Public Property John Wise told the Council that those rate increases are mandatory and in line with inflation.

According to Wise, Clinton water and sewer rates remain about in the middle of rates in central Illinois. He indicates that the cost of materials has significantly jumped recently, and they need to adjust accordingly.

Wise noted that Clinton residents likely noticed the hydrant flushing that took place this last week as well.