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Edmond presents FY26 water and wastewater budget, schedules rate study and small increases
Summary
City staff outlined a proposed $44 million water fund budget and a $27.5 million wastewater projection for FY26, flagged capital-driven rate pressure, proposed personnel additions and scheduled a joint water/wastewater rate study ahead of a major water plant phase.
City of Edmond Water Resources staff presented the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 water and wastewater budgets on Wednesday, saying the water fund is projected at about $44 million for next year while wastewater revenues are projected at roughly $27.5 million for the current year.
The presentation warned that capital project costs and debt service are the largest drivers of future rate increases and recommended a new water and wastewater rate study before the next major water-plant construction phase. The staff presentation also proposed targeted staffing additions, continued use of reserves for rate stabilization, and monitoring of new regulatory requirements including PFAS testing.
Water Resources staff told the mayor and council that the water plant fund had realized roughly $48 million in revenues this year versus a $41 million budget, largely because of drought-driven usage, and…
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