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Dublin staff propose 1% water, 5% sewer rate increases and a rate study to map multi‑year needs

5965395 · October 20, 2025
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Summary

City staff recommended a 1% increase to water rates and a 5% increase to sanitary sewer rates for 2026, and proposed a comprehensive rate study next year to better align rates with capital projects, particularly large unfunded sanitary sewer projects totaling about $14 million.

City staff presented proposed amendments to water and sanitary sewer user fees and capacity charges at the Oct. 20 Dublin City Council meeting, recommending a modest 1% increase to water rates and a 5% increase to sewer rates for 2026.

Finance staff member Matt Rubino told council the recommendation stems from capital and operating needs identified in the CIP process. The proposed water rate would increase to $3.34 (a 1% increase for the…

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