At the Petersburg Borough Assembly meeting on May 5, the results of recently completed five-year utility rate study were presented, and borough residents can expect utility rate increases in the coming fiscal year as officials adjust for rising operating expenses and debt service for capital projects across water, wastewater, and electric departments.
The suggestions based on the rate study include:
Water: 3% annual increases from FY2026 through FY2030
Wastewater: 25% increase for FY2026, then 10% annually through FY2030
Electric: 4% increase for FY2026 with a simplified rate structure
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