UtilitiesTuesday, November 10
MDC wants to raise water and sewer bills in 2027, and residents spoke up Monday
The Daily Hartford team
If you get water and sewer service from the Metropolitan District Commission, you could see a higher bill next year if the proposal is approved. MDC says its proposed 2027 budget and rates would add about $9.48 a month for a typical customer with both services. Residents spoke up at Monday's hearing in Hartford.
$113.98more per year for a typical customer with water and sewer
That's MDC's own figure for the proposed 2027 budget and rates.
Source: NBC Connecticut
The sewer side jumps most. WTNH reports MDC is proposing a 34% increase in the sewer service charge, and WFSB says nearly half of the sewer budget increase is tied to the first year of running the new South Hartford storage tunnel and pump station.
- Customers: roughly 500,000 people in Greater Hartford
- Windsor's sewer assessment: up more than $538,000
- Proposed water rate: $4.06 per ccf, below 2022's $4.09
- One ccf: about 748 gallons of water
MDC's proposed water charges would rise slightly in 2027
| Current | Measure | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| $3.91 | Water, per ccf | $4.06 |
| $15.73 | 5/8-inch meter, monthly | $16.84 |
Source: WTNH.com
Two votes to know about. NBC Connecticut says a vote will be taken Dec. 7. WTNH says the Water Bureau and Board of Finance meet next Monday to vote on the proposed budget and water rates.
Sources: NBC Connecticut, wfsb.com, WTNH.com