Douglas County commissioners again are going to take up the topic of water rates on Dec. 18 at their 1:30pm meeting in Stateline.

The public hearing will be to discuss changes to the monthly rates for the Skyland Water System and Cave Rock/Uppaway Water System.

The water rates for both Lake Tahoe water agencies were last changed in 2010. New rates are expected to take effect Jan. 1.

Connection fees and private fire service charges are also proposed to increase.

For more info, call 775.782.9989. Comments, objections and protests may be sent to P.O. Box 218, Minden, NV 89423.