Utility water and wastewater rate increases
Summary
Typical water-and-sewer bills rise about $2 a month in January, then a 10-year index kicks in with a 2% floor and 4% ceiling (commissioners trimmed the proposed 5% cap). New-connection fees jump ~58% to $6,000, though homes already queued for septic-to-sewer conversion keep the old rate.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $2/month more for the average combined customer, rising annually by up to 4%; connection fees up ~$2,200 for new development.
The utility system's long-term financial health, its AA+ bond rating, and customers who avoid future rate shocks.
New-home buyers and developers facing sharply higher connection fees; fixed-income customers absorbing annual increases.
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