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Salisbury council approves 6% water and sewer rate increase, effective Oct. 1, 2025
Summary
On June 9 the Salisbury City Council passed Ordinance 2936, raising water and sewer rates by 6% for bills dated Oct. 1, 2025 and thereafter. Council members said the increase is intended to cover rising treatment and capital costs; several speakers urged administration to publish educational materials explaining the increase.
The Salisbury City Council approved Ordinance 2936 on June 9, 2025, to increase municipal water and sewer rates by 6 percent, with the change to become effective for all bills dated Oct. 1, 2025 and thereafter unless revised by future council action.
Council members and staff discussed PFAS-related treatment costs, capital projects and planned system upgrades as drivers of rate adjustments. During public comment, multiple residents and council members urged the administration to publish explanatory materials to help residents understand…
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