Barre Approves New Water Sewer Rates | Montpelier News

Barre Town just approved new water and sewer rates for the fiscal year, with sewer costs rising to $460 per unit and a BOD rate of 97 cents per pound — a move spurred by last year’s billing delays and rising costs from the city’s wastewater treatment. The town’s finances are still shaky due to the closure of the H.P. Hood plant and changes at Vermont Creamery, which won’t fully implement waste pre-treatment until 2027. Officials plan to hike the BOD rate to capture more revenue from heavy users, while water rates now stand at $71 base plus $12 per 100 cubic feet — designed to make larger users pay their fair share. The board voted unanimously to move forward, aiming for financial stability amid ongoing challenges. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1824e170f538d20