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WPCA adopts FY27 sewer fee schedule with technical correction; no rate increases for most users
Summary
The Enfield Water Pollution Control Authority adopted the FY27 sewer service fee schedule on June 15, confirming no broad rate increases from last year after staff corrected a billing‑unit figure (over 20,000 consumption set at $11.53 per thousand). The vote was unanimous.
The Water Pollution Control Authority adopted the town’s sewer service fee schedule for fiscal year 2026–27 during a special meeting that followed a public hearing on June 15.
Town staff explained the FY27 schedule reflects no broad increases from the prior year; the only substantive change noted was a correction to the billed consumption rate for usage over 20,000 units — listed as $11.53 per thousand — which staff said matched what had been charged even if last year’s resolution contained a different written figure. “What’s in here is actually what was being charged for that over 20,000 consumption,” the town manager said.
The resolution to adopt the attached schedule was approved by roll call with 10 members in favor and none opposed.
Public comment during the WPCA hearing included a request from resident George Young that the council reconsider having council members serve on the WPCA because of perceived conflicts between rate‑setting and budget approval functions; the town manager said a new rate study had been discussed and staff would follow up. The WPCA’s action adopts the posted fee schedule prepared 06/15/2026 and directs staff to implement it for FY27 billing.
What happens next: The adopted schedule will be used in FY27 billing. Staff flagged the corrected line item and confirmed there is no immediate budget impact beyond the adopted WPCA budget.
