Water/Sewer Rate Study

The City of Keene is seeking a consultant to conduct a Water/Sewer Rate Study to ensure that the utility rates cover the true cost of providing water and sewer services to the City's customers. The study will take into account all aspects of the water/sewer utility services, including treatment, operations and maintenance, equipment repair and replacement, and debt service requirements. The contract was awarded to Raftelis Financial Consulting for a total amount of $64,708. • The City of Keene owns and operates a Drinking Water Facility and a Wastewater Treatment Facility. • The City provides drinking water to approximately 25,000 residents through 6100 service connections. • The current rate structure is based on meter size and volume. • The last time the City performed a rate study was in 2004. • The study will identify capital improvement needs and ensure that the utility rates are sufficient to cover the costs of providing water and sewer services.