With residents now receiving notices of a proposed wastewater rate increase, the City of Lodi is offering the community a chance to learn more about the wastewater system at a June 16 open house at Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St.

The public is welcome to discuss details of the rates, wastewater plant operations, State regulations affecting the plant and the $50 million worth of improvements on the wastewater system since 2001.

The open house is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Kirst Hall.

Members of the Lodi Public Works Department will be available to provide detailed answers to questions and concerns the public may have.