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WPCA presents FY25–26 budget including sewer rate increase and capital planning; committee forwards for council approval
Summary
The Water Pollution Control Authority presented its fiscal year 2025–26 budget, citing a 4.4% sewer use charge increase, planned capital projects in response to DEEP, and debt service that includes Clean Water Fund loans; the committee approved and forwarded the budget to the full council.
NORWALK — At the April 10 Finance and Claims Committee meeting, Ralph Cole, WPCA supervisor and environmental engineer, and Nelia Bauer, wastewater system manager, presented the Water Pollution Control Authority’s fiscal year 2025–26 budget and highlighted major capital and operating drivers.
Cole said the WPCA is an enterprise fund that manages Norwalk’s collection system, pump stations and wastewater treatment plant. The WPCA board previously approved a 4.4% sewer use charge…
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