Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on February 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Poolesville Town Hall, 19721 Beall Street, Poolesville, Maryland. This public hearing is for the purpose of receiving public comment concerning Resolution 001-25, which proposes to change the existing quarterly graduated water and sewer rate schedule pursuant to Poolesville Code §16.51. Copies of this Resolution and a Rate Study are available in the links and are also available at Town Hall.
Poolesville’s Water and Wastewater Fund, like others who own water and sewer utilities, operates as a government enterprise, and is intended to be self-supporting. Most of the Fund’s revenue is derived from user fees.
The Town takes great care to ensure that its rates are determined with cost of service and financial stability in mind. The rate structure, which is being updated, is designed to cover the cost of maintaining and repairing pipes, pumps and treatment plants, as well covering the cost of operations to ensure that quality water and sewer services are available to residents.
Proposed Rates
RESIDENTIAL FY26 – FY28
CHARGE PER 1,000 GALLONS
Gallons | FY25 (Current) | FY26 5% | FY27 5% | FY28 5% |
0-7,000 | 12.79 | 13.46 | 14.17 | 14.92 |
7,001-15,000 | 14.41 | 15.17 | 15.97 | 16.81 |
15,001-25,000 | 17.61 | 18.54 | 19.52 | 20.55 |
25,001-35,000 | 22.39 | 23.57 | 24.81 | 26.12 |
35,001-40,000 | 22.39 | 34.09 | 35.89 | 37.78 |
40,001 and up | 22.39 | 44.62 | 46.97 | 49.44 |
COMMERCIAL FY26-FY28
CHARGE PER 1,000 GALLONS
Gallons | FY25 (Current) | FY26 5% | FY27 5% | FY28 5% |
0-7,000 | 12.79 | 13.46 | 14.17 | 14.92 |
7,001-15,000 | 14.41 | 15.17 | 15.97 | 16.81 |
15,001-25,000 | 17.61 | 18.54 | 19.52 | 20.55 |
25,001 and up | 22.39 | 23.57 | 24.81 | 26.12 |
GOVERNMENTAL
FLAT RATE FEE CHARGE PER 1,000 GALLONS
FY25 (Actual Cost) | FY26 5% | FY27 5% | FY28 5% |
28.08* | 29.56 | 31.11 | 32.75 |