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Saranac Lake increases septage disposal rate to $90 per 1,000 gallons, effective June 1
Summary
The Village Board authorized a septage disposal rate increase from $75 to $90 per 1,000 gallons to support wastewater operations; the new rate is set to take effect June 1, 2026 and applies to licensed septic haulers using the facility.
The Saranac Lake Village Board voted to raise the septage disposal rate at the village wastewater treatment plant from $75 to $90 per 1,000 gallons, effective June 1, 2026.
Minutes state the current rate had been unchanged since 2014 and that the increase is necessary to support continued operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment system. The resolution authorizes the new rate for all licensed septic haulers using the facility and was moved and seconded on the board floor with a roll-call vote recorded in the minutes.
Implications: The minutes do not include an analysis of projected revenue from the rate change or a breakdown of cost drivers; the published resolution text records the prior and new rates and the effective date. The board recorded unanimous approval on the motion as noted in the minutes.
Next steps: The rate change takes effect June 1, 2026; the Village Treasurer and wastewater operations staff will apply the new fee to licensed haulers beginning on that date.
