Water Rates to Drop to $1.60 After $176,290 Surplus Transfer Approved

Key Points

  • Reduces water rate from $1.70 to $1.60 per 100 cubic feet
  • Transfers $176,290 from water surplus to fund the reduction
  • Directly impacts residential and commercial water bills

Milton residents will see a decrease in their water bills following the approval of Article 25. Town Meeting voted to transfer $176,290 from the water surplus account to the water budget, facilitating a rate reduction for consumers.

The move effectively drops the water rate from $1.70 to $1.60 per 100 cubic feet. The Warrant Committee recommended the transfer as a way to provide direct relief to ratepayers by utilizing excess funds accumulated in the water surplus account. The measure passed with broad support.

Motion: To reduce the water rate.

Vote: Passed