FY2024 Rate Increase Explanation

Water and sewer had a combined volumetric rate and base fee increase of 3.7%  over FY23 rates.   As water usage rebounds from pandemic level increases, rate adjustments are required to meet our FY24 financial obligations to operate the water and sewer systems.  The Committee has consistently tried to mitigate major impacts to Melrose Residents.  The approved rates will appear on water bills beginning on October 1, 2023, since earlier bills would not consist entirely of water used within FY24.  The decision was made several years ago and has been consistent since that time.  This practice will continue during FY25.