Board approves 3-4 percent water and sewer rate increases
Swampscott approves water and sewer rate increases for FY27. The Select Board unanimously approved a 3 percent water rate increase and a 4 percent sewer rate increase, expected to cost the average household approximately $52 annually. The Town's financial staff presented the increases as necessary
Select Board · Meeting of July 21, 2026
Swampscott approves water and sewer rate increases for FY27. The Select Board unanimously approved a 3 percent water rate increase and a 4 percent sewer rate increase, expected to cost the average household approximately $52 annually. The Town's financial staff presented the increases as necessary to fund operational costs, regulatory requirements, and long-term infrastructure investments while maintaining healthy reserve balances.
The Board also approved new solid waste service fees of $160 annually for additional trash carts and $50 for additional recycling carts as automated collection launches August 3.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of July 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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