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Vienna council approves proposed water and sewer rates, including a $2 quarterly service‑charge increase
Summary
After a public hearing and resident comments about billing fairness, the Vienna Town Council voted 6–1 to approve proposed FY2025–26 water and sewer rate changes — a 7.25% volumetric increase and a $2 increase to the quarterly fixed service charge — and directed the clerk to advertise adoption at the May 19 meeting.
The Vienna Town Council approved proposed water and sewer rates for FY2025–26 at its April 7 meeting and directed staff to advertise adoption at the May 19 council meeting.
Finance Director Stephen Barlow and Public Works Director Brad Baer presented the rate package, explaining drivers that include a 10% wholesale increase from Fairfax Water, pass‑through costs for PFAS treatment, increased sewer treatment costs, and regional wage pressures. Barlow said the town’s manager had proposed a 7.25% increase to both water and sewer volumetric rates and a $2 quarterly increase in…
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