Summary
Sewer bills are going up 4%, likely starting December 1 or January 1. The board also ordered a full rate study, with results back in 2027, to figure out longer-term sewer pricing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 28, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
A 4% bump on sewer bills for city utility customers starting around the new year.
The sewer utility, which gains revenue to cover costs and loan obligations.
Sewer utility customers, who will pay higher bills.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Common Council - Oct 6, 2026
The sewer utility rate gets an inflation-based increase for 2027, possibly effective early to satisfy Clean Water Fund Loan requirements.
Finance & Personnel Committee - Oct 1, 2026
Sewer rates go up about 4% under a CPI-based adjustment, possibly starting November 1 instead of January to satisfy Clean Water Fund Loan reviewers. Roughly 30 cents a month more on the fixed charge.
Board of Public Works - Sep 28, 2026
Sewer bills are going up 4%, likely starting December 1 or January 1. The board also ordered a full rate study, with results back in 2027, to figure out longer-term sewer pricing.
Board of Public Works - Aug 3, 2026
The board approved sewer district rates for the year covering July 2025 through June 2026, affecting what district customers pay.
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