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Board adopts multi‑year increases to water, sewer and septage fees
Summary
Caroline County adopted a schedule of fee increases for water and sewer rates, availability fees and septage disposal; staff said the septage fee increase primarily reflects higher tipping and hauling costs and changes in where sludge is processed.
The Caroline County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance to amend Chapter 93 of the county code, increasing water and sewer rates and related fees across a multiyear schedule. The board adopted a 5% increase to base fees, usage, administrative and capital asset fees effective Sept. 1, 2025, with additional annual 5% increases to take effect each July 1 through 2029 as presented in the staff rate study.
County staff and the consultant Davenport and Company told the board the increases are intended to keep utility fund revenues aligned with rising operating costs and capital needs. The ordinance also raised availability fees (water…
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