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Township Review Finds Only 28% of Sewer Costs Flow‑Related; Board Questions Shift to Consumption Billing
Summary
Gilmore & Associates presented a sewer billing concept study showing about 28% of sewer expenses are flow‑related; supervisors and residents debated fairness to low‑use households, costs to meter well users, and administrative expense of installing meters. No change was adopted; staff will consider details for potential next steps.
Towamencin Township’s sewer engineer presented a consumption‑billing concept study on May 14 that examined alternatives to the current flat‑rate sewer billing. The consultant, Bill Dingman of Gilmore & Associates, told the board that roughly 28% of sewer expenses are directly related to flow while about 72% are fixed or non‑flow related. He also reported that about 41% of flow originates with residential…
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