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Cheshire council recommends $495 sewer-use charge; WPCA retains authority
Summary
As part of the FY 2026–27 budget the council approved a recommendation that the Water Pollution Control Authority consider setting the sewer-use charge at $495 per year (a $5 increase) effective Dec. 1, 2026. The council noted the WPCA — not the council — sets the fee.
When the council approved the Water Pollution Control Fund operating budget on April 28, members included a recommendation to the Water Pollution Control Authority to set the sewer-use charge at $495 per year, a $5 increase from the current charge.
Budget Chair Fiona Pearson read the fund appropriation (resolution 042826-4) and noted the council "recommends that the Water Pollution Control Authority consider setting the sewer use charge at $495 per year effective 12/01/2026." Councilors asked for clarification and were reminded that only the WPCA may set the sewer-use rate; the council's action in this meeting is a recommendation to the authority.
Council discussion included a question from Councilor Velleber about how the $5 change compares to last year; staff clarified it represents a $5 increase. The Water Pollution Control Authority will consider the recommendation and take final action according to its own procedures.
