Maine sludge crisis is over – for 2 years, at least

A temporary compromise reached by lawmakers means Maine communities are once again burying sewage sludge in the state-owned landfill at Juniper Ridge near Old Town, and don't have to pay extra to haul the waste to New Brunswick, Canada.

15% sewer rate increase now in effect in Wilton

Water and Wastewater Superintendent Heinz Grossman told the Wilton Select Board Tuesday, April 4, that the new sewer rates were now in effect, as well as a change in cost for a project that was approved last year, but shelved due to winter.

Wilton faces 15% increase in sewer rates

The Wilton selectboard voted to increase the town's sewer rates to account for the sharp increase in budget spending due to new regulations for the disposal of sludge potentially contaminated with PFAS.

Trench to be dug across Kennebec River in Augusta for new water, sewer lines

Work is underway to replace a pipe that was taken out of service in 2016 after a leak was discovered.

Wilton considering increase to water and sewer rates

The rate increases would be, in part, due to the financial burden Wilton has taken on from state legislation on PFAS requiring that municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge differently.

Wilton considering rise in sewer, water rates due to ‘forever chemicals’ costs

The rate increases would be due, in part, to legislation requiring municipalities to dispose of wastewater sludge differently.

Rep. Frances Head speaks at Bethel selectman meeting

Livermore Falls considers 15% increase to sewer rates

A public hearing will be held Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office.

Livermore Falls selectmen set hearing on sewer rates

The owner of about .75 acres behind the Treat Memorial Library and the Post Office is asking $90,000 but is open to offers.

Jay increases sewer rate by half a cent

The rate will bring revenue that will cover 92 percent of the operation and maintenance budget for the Sewer Department.