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Concord Township to study sewer rates as operating costs and capital needs rise; council to review possible revenue options
Summary
Township staff said sewer operating costs are rising because of utilities, chemicals and maintenance; they retained professionals to conduct a sewer rate study in 2026 and noted $820,000 of prior fund balance is being used in the proposed budget to cover sewer operating shortfalls.
Staff told the board the sewer department serves more than 2,700 residents and about 217 commercial users, operates roughly 70 miles of sewer lines, two treatment plants, 15 township‑owned pump stations and six privately owned pump stations, and runs with eight full‑time operators. Bill (finance director) said rising utility charges, chemical costs and plant maintenance explain much of the budget increase for the sewer fund.
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