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Sewer and wastewater budgets show higher operating costs; city restores admin local share
Summary
Chicopee’s sewer and wastewater accounts requested higher special services and operational funding for chemicals, pump replacements and SRF fees; an administrative local-share charge that had been waived last year was restored for FY26.
Officials in wastewater and public utilities told the council June 23 that FY26 expenses have risen because of higher chemical and parts costs, needed pump replacements and loan administration fees tied to state revolving funds.
Why it matters: Increases in operating costs and restored administrative allocations are reflected in sewer and utility budgets and can translate…
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