Springfield Water and Sewer Commission releases Fiscal Year 2026 budget with a proposed new monthly charge

Water rates could double to meet federal compliance

FLORENCE — Monthly water rates soon could double as part of an effort to meet Environmental Protection Agency guidelines by 2029.

Springfield Water and Sewer Commission releases Fiscal Year 2026 budget with a proposed new monthly charge

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Even though there is a downward trend in water and sewer consumption, the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission told 22News that federal and state funding is potentially declining. Therefore, on May 1, 2025, the Commission released its Fiscal Year 2026 budget with no increase in rates, but with a new charge being proposed. The new Infrastructure Renewal Charge is proposed to support more predictable household water a…

Assembly set to mull ‘26 budget

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly on Monday could move to introduce the borough’s initial draft $77 million budget for its upcoming 2026 fiscal year for public hearing during its May 19 meeting.