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Menands officials warn Albany County plant upgrades will raise village sewer costs; board approves Ward's Pump Station repairs
Summary
Village officials said upgrades at the Albany County wastewater treatment plants will increase Menands' sewer bills by about $200,000 a year starting in 2027 and likely push local rates up roughly 20—25% by 2030. The board approved $14,714 in repairs and a motor swap at Ward's Pump Station to restore redundant capacity.
Menands Village officials told residents on Sept. 2 that a multi-year upgrade to Albany County's wastewater treatment plants will require the village to pay a share of debt service that officials estimate will be about $200,000 per year beginning in 2027, with larger payments due in 2029 and 2030. Village leaders said that will likely force a sewer-rate increase of roughly 20% to 25% by 2030.
The warning came during the village board's regular meeting as trustees and staff discussed both long-term regional sewer upgrades and immediate local repairs. The board voted to approve repairs and installation work at Ward's Pump Station, authorizing Stewart to perform the motor swap and related work at a total cost of $14,714.
Village officials said the county's two treatment plants are each about 50 years old and require extensive replacement and upgrades. The board's discussion cited media coverage and said state and federal funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law will help cover much of the county…
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