7% Water and Sewer Rate Increase and Tri-River Rate Parity
Sanford
Summary
The proposed budget raises water and sewer rates 7% — about $5.12 more per month for an average in-city customer. Council members pressed staff on whether Sanford is subsidizing merged partner systems and questioned the timeline for reaching rate parity, which staff said could take decades.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $5.12 more per month for an average in-city combined water and sewer customer.
The utility system stays financially sound and bond-rated, protecting long-term reliability for all Tri-River customers.
Customers struggling with rising costs, some of whom believe Sanford is propping up partner systems — a concern council members sought to rebut.
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