Dedham-Westwood Water District Discussion on Proposed Rate Increase

The Dedham-Westwood Water District will host a discussion about this year's proposed water rate increase of 5.5 percent, with a hybrid meeting with public discussion on Thursday, January 15th at 6:30 p.m.

The proposed rate structure is depicted in the chart, below. Under the proposed increase, residential customers using an average of 6.5 CCF per month, or 748 gallons, would see their bill increase $2.58 per month. (One CCF is one hundred cubic feet, which is equal to 748 gallons.)

"This year's rate increase is a result of the ongoing impacts of inflation," said Executive Director Blake Lukis. "We're experiencing increase for personnel-related expenses, electricity, and water treatment chemicals."

Attendees can join the public meeting remotely by Zoom, or attend in-person at the District headquarters at 50 Elm Street in Dedham.

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