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Fitchburg’s already approved 5% water and sewer rate increase will take effect June 1, 2026, while the commission reviews a draft FY27 budget facing higher health insurance, electricity, and chemical costs. Wastewater revenue is also down by approximately $1 million following the closure of Grief.
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Residents will pay higher water and sewer rates beginning June 1, with another increase scheduled for June 1, 2027. Officials are reviewing additional potential increases because inflation and operating costs remain uncertain. The Main Street water main replacement is moving into temporary-service work, and several sewer separation projects are continuing. The state has classified the central region at a critical Level 3 drought status, with nonessential water use subject to a ban.
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