Next month, the Board of Estimates will hold a public hearing and likely vote on sewer and water rate hikes for Baltimore City residents. Sewer rates would go up 15% and water by 3% in February under a plan before the board.After that, rates for both sewer and water each would increase by 9% in FY 2026 and 2027. Stormwater will also be increased by 3% in FY 2026 and again in 2027.The rates will be discussed during a Wednesday, January 22nd meeting of the BOE and written testimony will be accepted until noon on January 21st.Read more (and listen) at WYPR.