Oakland approves water rate decrease, sewer rate increase to cover treatment debt

Jun 12, 2025

Board passed Ordinance 2507: the town will reduce the water base fee by $2 (base inside city limits $15.47) and raise sewer rates (residential minimum $28.39) to cover wastewater treatment plant debt; changes take effect July 1 if adopted.

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The Oakland Board of Aldermen passed Ordinance 2507 on first reading, approving a $2 reduction in the water base fee for the 2,500-gallon base and raising sewer rates to cover debt from recent wastewater plant upgrades.

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