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Committee approves 2026 sewer and stormwater rate increases; landfill fee unchanged

Madison Finance Committee · April 13, 2026
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Summary

The Finance Committee approved setting 2026 rates: landfill fee remains $0.50 per month; sanitary sewer rates will increase about 2.7% (roughly $1+ per month for the average residential customer) because Madison Metro Sewerage District treatment charges rose; stormwater rates rise about 2.3% (about $0.29 per month).

Madison’s Finance Committee voted unanimously April 13 to amend the 2026 operating budget and set rates for three utilities: sanitary sewer, stormwater, and the landfill fee.

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