Summary
The board gave final approval to higher water and sewer rates — but don't expect the new bill yet. Rates only change after the Public Service Commission approves rates for customers outside the city's mile.
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Last discussed Mar 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Utility bills will rise once the PSC approves — the city has no customers left on flat rates.
Oxford Utilities, to fund system costs.
Utility customers pay higher bills once rates take effect.
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Board of Aldermen - Mar 17, 2026
The board gave final approval to higher water and sewer rates — but don't expect the new bill yet. Rates only change after the Public Service Commission approves rates for customers outside the city's mile.
Board of Aldermen - Mar 3, 2026
A 20% bump in water and sewer rates — the first since 2013 — is coming to pay for higher operating costs and a pile of needed capital projects. It got its first reading; the second reading and public hearing are at the next meeting, so residents can still weigh in.
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