The Town of Deep River has set water and sewer rates for the year (2021).
A flat rate of $684.98 per year will be charged to a single family household connected to the water system of the Town of Deep River. The difference from 2020 works out to an increase of 9% or $56.56.
Annual rates for sewer services will total $520.43 per unit in 2021. The increase from 2020 works out to 7.6% or $36.95 year over year.
The total increase for Deep River residents in terms of water and sewer works out to $93.51.
The proposed rates will support operational and capital requirements.
Mayor Sue D’Eon noted council needs to be vigilant when it comes to the future of safe drinking water for Deep River residents.