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The meeting reported that the Albany Water Board adopted a 7.5% water-rate increase effective January 1, 2026. The authority also unanimously approved amendments reducing monthly transfers by $400,000, elected its 2026 officers, authorized check signatories, and approved two payments totaling $4,000.
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The 7.5% rate increase took effect January 1, 2026, raising the cost of water service. The approved transfer change is intended to bring the balance between the authority and the City of Albany closer to zero and align transfers with the water department’s budget and expenses. Fluoridation work is now expected to begin in March 2026, after coordination with the New York State Health Department and local pediatricians.
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