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Feasibility study: Burlington water and sewer faces operating deficits; rate increases proposed
Hancock County Board of Supervisors · September 15, 2025
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Summary
A feasibility study presented to the Hancock County Board found Burlington Water & Sewer averaged an annual deficit (~$30,000) over FY2020–24 and recommended a 10% initial rate increase, 5% annual increases thereafter, and a fixed utility fee to reach a small surplus over 10 years.
County staff presented the Burlington Water & Sewer feasibility study covering fiscal years 2020–24. The presenter said the utility has averaged close to a $30,000 annual deficit over the last five years and that expenses have increased at roughly 9% per…
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