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The Water Rates Bill
Vermont bill wants same water rates for all neighborhoods
An act relating to requiring municipal corporations to set equalized water and sewer rates throughout the service area
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, towns would have to charge the same water and sewer fees to every customer in their service area.
Our take
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Uniform rates could stop some neighborhoods from paying more, but could also raise bills for low‑usage homes, so voters should watch how the rule is set and whether it protects fairness.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Requires municipal corporations to set equalized water rates across their whole service area.
- Requires municipal corporations to set equalized sewer rates across their whole service area.
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