Treasurer Says New Water and Sewer Minimums Took Effect in January; Minimum for Affected Accounts Rises to $88
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Summary
The treasurer reported a billing vendor change intended to save costs and reminded residents that new water/sewer rates took effect in January; for accounts with a 3,000 balance the monthly minimum rises from $75 to $88.
During routine reports at the Jan. 12 Town of Washington council meeting, Treasurer Rhonda Murak said the town is transitioning to a new vendor for processing water and sewer bills that should reduce costs and that new rates for the water and sewer system became effective in January.
Murak gave a specific example of how the change affects minimum monthly charges: "for your 3,000 balance, your minimum 75 will increase to $88 a month," she said, and noted residents should see the change reflected in the next billing cycle.
She added the town is halfway through the fiscal year and will provide another update next month. No exact dollar savings estimate for the vendor change was provided at the meeting.
Why it matters: changes to utility rates directly affect household budgets and are a key fiscal matter for town residents. The council did not take a vote on the rate change during this meeting; Murak framed the report as informational.
Next steps: the treasurer said a follow-up update will be provided at the next meeting; no further action was scheduled during the Jan. 12 session.
