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Worcester budget proposes sewer rate increase and wastewater study
Summary
Township staff proposed a 3.5% residential sewer rate increase (about $1.75/month) and a 4% commercial increase for 2026, and said the township will hire a wastewater engineering firm to assess plants and pumping stations.
Nicole, the township finance staffer, told the board the 2026 draft budget includes a proposed 3.5% increase to residential sewer rates and a 4% increase for commercial customers. "The budget presently includes a 3.5% increase to residential rates in 2026, which translates to approximately a dollar and 75¢ per month increase for each home in the township system," Nicole said. She said the increases are intended to help fund maintenance and capital improvements.
Nicole also said the township plans to hire a wastewater engineering firm to complete a full review of treatment plants, pump stations and infrastructure to assess condition and recommend improvements and cost‑effective long‑term solutions. The draft Sewer Fund includes $81,000 for capital improvements in 2026 for items such as new blowers, UV bulbs and filters and ongoing pump station expenses.
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