Marlborough Will Increase Water, Sewer Rates In July

MARLBOROUGH, MA — The cost of water and sewer service in Marlborough will rise slightly when the new 2022 fiscal year begins on July 1.

Rates will increase about 3.5 percent for water service for city residents, and almost 5 percent for city sewer service. Here's a look at the new rates compared to the rates that went into effect on July 1, 2020.

Water service

2022 in-city rate: $7.61 per 100 cubic feet
2021 in-city rate: $7.35 per 100 cubic feet

2022 out-of-city rate: $7.99 per 100 cubic feet
2021 out-of-city rate: $7.72 per 100 cubic feet

Sewer service

2022 in-city rate: $8.03 per 100 cubic feet
2021 in-city rate: $7.67 per 100 cubic feet

2022 out-of-city rate: $8.43 per 100 cubic feet
2021 out-of-city rate: $8.05 per 100 cubic feet

Ratepayers with questions about the increase can contact the Marlborough Department of Public Works Water and Sewer Division at 508-624-6910, extension 33400.