WPCA reviews proposed water rate change
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The Water Pollution Control Authority held a public hearing where Chairman Ed Lynch presented a proposed change to the town's water rate structure, citing higher wholesale costs, system repairs, and regulatory requirements. No public comments were made and the hearing was adjourned.
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Officials explained why water rates may increase: the town pays higher wholesale rates to its supplier, has faced expensive repairs and equipment damage, and must perform costly regulatory surveys. The proposal would set a base charge (most homes with 5/8" meters shown at $20.00) plus a per‑gallon charge (stated as 1.15 cents per gallon for residential and 1.40 cents per gallon for commercial). This was a presentation at a public hearing; the minutes record no public comments and do not show a final vote.
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- Presented proposed water rate structure: base rate by meter size (most residential 5/8" meter shown at $20.00) with per‑gallon charges of 1.15 cents for residential and 1.40 cents for commercial.
- Explained rationale for rate change: recent wholesale rate increases from Groton Utilities, repeated system repairs (e.g., $138,000 repairs on Thompson Road), equipment damage from a lightning strike, mandated lead/galvanized pipe survey costs, need to hire a part‑time WPCA employee, and future hydrant replacements (~$5,000 each).
- No members of the public spoke during the hearing.
- Public hearing was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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Water Pollution Control Authority
Public Hearing
Agenda
- REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
- Join Zoom Meeting https://ledyardct.zoom.us/j/84730879586?pwd=czHjcgqVqz4Siay1wBUwLg3sbH3TOH.1 Meeting ID: 847 3087 9586 Passcode: 942900 One tap mobile +16465588656,,84730879586#,,,,*942900# US (New York)
- CALL TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- PROCEDURE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
- CALL OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
- PRESENTATION
- Proposed Water Rate Structure Change
- PUBLIC COMMENTS
- ADJOURNMENT
- DISCLAIMER: Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town.
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