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Carroll County adopts FY27 water and sewer rate increases to cover rising operating and capital costs
Summary
Following a lengthy debate about aging infrastructure, grants and fairness across service areas, the commissioners approved recommended FY27 water and sewer rate increases to preserve operations and fund major capital projects, with a 4–1 vote.
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners approved recommended FY27 water and sewer rate increases after hearing a presentation from Public Works on operating cost pressures and planned capital projects.
Public Works Director Brian Bokey said the recommended adjustments will fund aging infrastructure needs, higher operating costs (sludge hauling, electricity, chemicals) and multi‑year capital projects such as membrane replacements and a new generator at the Freedom Water facility (estimated at about $2.2 million) and extensive improvements at the Hampstead Wastewater Treatment Plant…
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