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Andover amends sewer connection surcharge ordinance, reduces annual increase to 2.5%
Summary
Council approved changes to Chapter 16 Article 7 that remove an administrative reconciliation requirement, set nonresidential multifamily units at 75% of the residential surcharge per unit, raise the maximum fine for unauthorized connections to $500 and change the annual surcharge increase to 2.5% starting Jan. 1, 2026.
The Andover City Council approved amendments to Chapter 16 Article 7 of the municipal code and a related fee resolution that staff said will simplify billing and better align commercial and multifamily connections with anticipated water use.
Jolene (planning/staff) told the council the prior ordinance required an administrative reconciliation within 18 months to reconcile estimated and actual water use; staff recommended eliminating…
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