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Wauseon council adopts Ordinance 2026-2, saying EPA requirements drive water-rate change
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 2026-2 on emergency and final readings, adjusting the city water rate schedule to fund EPA-driven treatment upgrades; the votes were unanimous (5-0).
The Wauseon City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-2, which modifies the city water rate schedule, after councilors discussed the need to fund changes at the water treatment plant tied to Environmental Protection Agency requirements.
Councilors and staff said the ordinance affects only the water portion of customers' utility bills, not sewer charges. Jamie, a department head who presented the finance materials, said the change is driven by EPA mandates connected to the water treatment project and that staff will provide educational materials to residents once project details are finalized.
A motion to place the ordinance on emergency reading was moved by Council President Shane Chamberlain and seconded by Counselor Simon; the motion passed on a 5-0 vote. Council then moved the ordinance to final reading and adopted it on a unanimous vote. Council members said similar rate changes are occurring in nearby jurisdictions with concurrent projects.
The council did not include a dollar figure for the new rate in the meeting remarks; the transcript records a general discussion of why the rate increase is needed and that the change will start in March under the emergency schedule.
