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Ever wonder how a small town funds big, mandated sewer upgrades without blindsiding residents? We walk you through our playbook—clear numbers, careful maintenance, and a modest rate tweak that keeps us stable while a regional treatment plant completes roughly $100 million in improvements. Our share is 15.48%, and we explain exactly how different debt structures could shape annual costs and long-term interest, including why a fixed-principal schedule might save nearly $2 million over time.
On the operations side, we unpack a puzzling drop in reported pump output that turned out to be a faulty flow meter, not a failing force main. Cross-checking gauges, runtimes, and instrumentation saved us from unnecessary excavation and downtime. We also detail ongoing sewer main cleaning on Elm Street East, wet well cleanouts, fleet rustproofing, and fencing repairs to deter illegal dumping near a pump station—each a small move that prevents bigger bills later.
We round out with development updates—restaurant shifts, a new tractor supply, and auto facility renovations—that influence connections, inspections, and system load. Then we get into the FY27 budget: past increases that set the path, stabilization funds that soften shocks, and a planned user fee change of about $2 per month to align revenue with fiscal needs. No fluff, just the math, the maintenance, and the milestones that keep the system safe, compliant, and affordable.
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