Water/Sewer Rate Increase Notice

Effective July 1, 2019 the sewer rate will increase.

The new sewer rate for 2019 will increase from $18.54 to $20.03 per 1,000 gallons, with a minimum charge of $60.09 for 3,000 gallons billed quarterly.  For the average single family house that uses 15,000 gallons per quarter, the sewer bill will increase from $278.00 to $300.00 per quarter.  Your cost could be less or more than this, depending on how much water you use.

REASONS FOR THE RATE INCREASE:

The City of Fitchburg increased sewer collection charges to Westminster and its customers by 8%.  This increase is for continued upgrades to Fitchburg’s wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system in order to comply with EPA regulations.

There is no water rate increase this year.  The rate will remain the same: $9.75 per 1,000 gallons, with a minimum charge of $29.26 for 3,000 gallons billed quarterly.