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Issue · Claremont, NH

Water and sewer rate adjustments

Five-year rate models directly increase costs for all utility customers while addressing aging infrastructure needs.

Overview

Council debated level versus minimum-impact rate increase models over five years, ultimately splitting its decision to adopt different approaches for water and sewer to balance predictability and fund balances.

Arguments in favor
Minimum/level models provide predictable lower increases while still building necessary reserves for aging infrastructure
city-council 2026-06-10
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What's next

Annual adjustments begin 2027 with 4% water rate increases initially

water ratessewer ratesutility fees