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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mandan public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Water, sewer, and Public Works rate increases for 2027
New rates for water, sewer, and Public Works services take effect January 1, 2027 — utility customers will see the changes on their bills in the new year.
Emergency water main replacement at 14th St NE & Collins Avenue
An aging asbestos-cement water main buried 15-18 feet deep keeps breaking near Eagles Park, leaving three businesses on temporary water. The commission declared an emergency to speed up replacing 500 feet of pipe with a $200,000 budget amendment.
Memorial Highway water main replacement funding
Mandan is replacing about 3.2 miles of aging asbestos cement water mains along Memorial Highway, from Main Street to 46th Avenue SE. The state covers 60% of eligible costs, and both East and West segments will now be built at the same time in 2026.