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Portsmouth schedules March work session to continue water and sewer rate study
Summary
Council set a March 2, 2026, 6 p.m. work session for consultant recommendations on proposed changes to water and sewer rates and fees after staff said consultants need more time to analyze additional data.
City staff and consultants briefed the council on follow‑up work for the water and sewer enterprise fund rate study and asked the council to schedule a second public work session to review recommendations.
The council voted to schedule the work session for March 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Staff said the session will present proposed changes to rates and fees based on additional information gathered since the Jan. 14 presentation and will allow the consultant team to share recommended adjustments.
Why it matters: Water and sewer rate changes affect household and business utility bills, enterprise fund revenues, and the city’s capital planning for treatment and distribution infrastructure. The March session is intended to provide a dedicated public forum for review before any ordinance or rate changes are proposed to the full council.
