Sewer Rate Increase for 2027
Summary
Buried in the good news about the sewer utility's A-grade compliance report: a rate increase is coming next quarter.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sewer bills will go up next quarter — the exact amount hasn't been set yet.
The sewer utility's financial health, keeping the system compliant and maintained.
Sewer customers, who will pay higher quarterly bills.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Common Council Meeting - Third Monday - Oct 19, 2026
Sewer bills are going up about 16.66% next year, to $164.70 per residential equivalent connection. The city avoided an 84% one-time increase by changing how it calculates revenue needs, and future adjustments come back to the council every year instead of being automatic.
Common Council Meeting - First Monday - Oct 5, 2026
The city hasn't raised sewer rates since 2021, and its own ordinance would technically require an 83% jump. The council chose a gentler path — about $164 a quarter — and will rewrite the rate ordinance, with reviews planned every two years.
Common Council Meeting - Third Monday - Jun 15, 2026
Buried in the good news about the sewer utility's A-grade compliance report: a rate increase is coming next quarter.
Public Works Committee - Jun 11, 2026
The DNR requires a sewer rate review every two years, and the city only finished half of its study. An Ehlers rate recommendation is due by year's end — expect a possible sewer rate increase.
Common Council Meeting - Third Monday - Feb 16, 2026
Sewer rates haven't gone up since 2021, and a study found they fall short of covering operations and a ~$35 million capital program through 2031. The council was set to hear Phase 1 results and possibly direct staff to bring back a rate-adjustment plan — meaning higher sewer bills are on the table.
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