DOVER, Del.- Dover's city manager has recommended that the city charge more for water usage as part of an effort to repair and rehabilitate the city's aging water and sewer infrastructure.

City Manager Donna Mitchell has proposed that the city double the monthly fee it charges people to use the water utility from $2.50 and gradually increase its rate for how it charges for users.

Under the plan, the average homeowner in 2021 would pay more than $50 higher than what they are currently paying.

By 2024, the average homeowner would pay more than $100 above their current bill.

Action by city council would be required to implement the utility changes.