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Utility commission adopts refined sewer rates, average residential increase ~3.1%
Summary
The Cottage Grove Utility Commission approved class- and meter-size–based sewer rates to replace a 4% flat increase; the average residential customer faces an estimated 3.1% rise (about $1.61/month), effective Jan. 1, 2026.
The Cottage Grove Utility Commission voted Dec. 10 to adopt a refined sewer-rate structure developed by consulting firm Eller's, replacing a 4% flat increase that had been included in the 2026 budget. John, a consultant from Eller's, told the commission the recommended schedule is based on customer class and meter size and is intended to allocate costs more equitably.
"For the average residential customer, the…
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