By the end of September, if you’re a Bryant resident and you didn’t hear about the City’s Water Rate study, it’s not because they didn’t try to tell you. They’re trying almost as hard as the spammers who used to contact everyone about their “car warranty.”

However, the City has set up several very real and important meetings so that the public can hear more about the near future of water and sewer rates. Two of the meetings are specifically meant to hear comments from citizens.

Residents are encouraged to attend one or more of the meetings. You can also follow meetings on YouTube @bryantarkansas.

Read more below.

According to a statement from the City of Bryant:

The City of Bryant has completed its Water Master Plan, adopted in August 2024, and Wastewater Master Plan, adopted in August 2025–two major steps in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the City’s utility systems. With both plans now adopted, the City is moving forward with a rate study–a process required under Arkansas Act 605 of 2021.

The City of Bryant will host multiple public engagement opportunities on upcoming water and sewer rates, including committee and council meetings with public comment and a community town hall:

Mon Sept 8, 6:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
at the Boswell Municipal Complex
210 SW 3rd Street

Mon Sept 15, 6:00 PM
Community Engagement Committee Meeting
at the Boswell Municipal Complex
210 SW 3rd Street

Thu Sept 18, 6:00 PM
Rate Study/Impact Fee Town Hall
at the Bishop Center
6401 Boone Road

Tue Sept 30, 5:00 PM
Special Water/Sewer Advisory Committee Meeting
at the Boswell Municipal Complex
210 SW 3rd Street

Tue Sept 30, 6:30 PM
City Council Meeting
at the Boswell Municipal Complex
210 SW 3rd Street

Under Act 605, water providers across Arkansas are required to complete regular rate studies and implement rates that reflect the true cost of operating and maintaining water and sewer systems. The goal is to prevent systems from falling into fiscal distress, ensure adequate funding for repairs and replacements, and promote long-term stability.

To further explain the importance of Act 605 and how it impacts Bryant, Mayor Chris Treat and others from the City came together in a short video on August 22, 2025. The City of Bryant explains how Arkansas Act 605 requires cities to conduct regular rate studies. The studies are meant to ensure water and wastewater systems remain reliable, financially stable, and prepared for future growth.

With the Water Master Plan (2024) and Wastewater Master Plan (2025) now complete, Bryant is moving forward with its rate study. The findings will be presented to citizens, marking an important step in setting fair, sustainable utility rates for residents and businesses.

If the video isn’t showing up, find it at: https://bit.ly/BryantAct605.

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