Operator seeks contract renewal and modest rate increase as testing costs climb

Nov 20, 2025

The district's operator asked for a 3% contract increase to offset higher lab-supply costs and new heavy-metal testing requirements, while warning the district's current contract terms and subsidized testing are not sustainable long-term.

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The operator told the board his contract is up imminently and proposed starting any new contract in January to align with other agreements, seeking a 3% increase (about $1,050 on the figures shown) to offset rising lab-supply and additional testing obligations.

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