Nearly 1,000 residents along the Walton Covington County line will soon pay higher water bills.

The Paxton town council unanimously approved the change.

The additional money will go toward meeting a local match for a $600,000 federal project.

It'll include another water tower to improve service for residents living on the outskirts of the system.

Officials say, on average, a family will pay an additional 88 cents a month.