Hi Tina - sorry I have not replied to this as things have been way too busy for a volunteer - anyway - see my spread sheet attached as it shows the percent increase.  The 11% in January is a whopper!  We did accumulate a 4% increase this past July and so we should have in the bank a modest amount of money put away for July, August, and September  and we should continue with that increase until January 1.  We anticipated an increase in October of 6% so again we should be OK, but after January - well - we will run short until we ask for another increase by 1 July 2026.  My one question is are the estimated numbers you show below.  So starting on 1 October we see an increase in water purchase (typical 2024) of $3,968.32 and after 1 January an additional increase of $4,087.63 so a total of $8055.95  per month.  Because we anticipated a 6% increase and not an 11% increase, we might fall short about $3,000/month or about $18,000 until we ask for another rate increase.  This would represent about another 4 to 6% increase (our budget reflects more than just water cost so it is not a % to % same increase.

Anyway - thanks for the heads up.

Ed Lynch, WPCA

Mobile 646-732-9224


On September 15th, The City of Groton, City Council approved increases to the current water rate schedule through 2028. We want to assure you that this decision was made with careful consideration for the long-term health of our water infrastructure and our financial responsibilities.

 

We recognize that a rate increase is never easy, and we share your concern about rising costs. The national trend of increasing water rates—at nearly double the inflation rate—is a challenge we're also facing locally. is due to aging infrastructure, new regulations, and rising costs for essential resources like energy, chemicals, and labor.

 

The Ledyard WPCA will see an estimated average increase of $8,500 per month by mid-2026. While these increases are necessary, please know we are committed to minimizing the impact on our customers. We are actively pursuing all available funding, including state and federal grants, to offset these costs. Additionally, we are investing in technology like automated meter reading (AMR) and have recently completed a leak detection survey to improve efficiency and reduce water loss.

 

Our goal is to continue providing high-quality drinking water to southeastern Connecticut for generations to come. We appreciate your understanding and are dedicated to serving our community as a premier water utility.  Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

 

Estimated Increase effective, October 1, 2025, = $3,968.32

Estimated Increase effective, January 1, 2025, = $4,087.63

***Estimates are based on 2024 usage

 

 

Tina M Daniels

General Manager|Customer Service

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