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Meridian staff propose $578 per‑ERU water and sewer hookup fee increase; public hearing planned for March

Meridian City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Director McBain presented a recommended $578 combined increase to connection/assessment fees ($182 water, $396 sewer) using the Loomis method, proposed effective date in June, and said the city will hold a public hearing in March before council votes.

Meridian’s public works director presented a proposal to raise water and wastewater connection (assessment) fees by a combined $578 per equivalent residential unit (ERU) to reflect system replacement value and capacity calculations.

Director McBain told council the increase splits into $182 on the water side and $396 for sewer. He said the city…

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