SEWER RATE UPDATE – EFFECTIVE APRIL 2026
The Veazie Sewer District held a Public Hearing on April 14, 2026, to receive public comment on revised sewer rate changes following the January 20, 2026 Public Hearing. After consideration of public input and further review, the District presented the updated rate structure.
These adjustments will take effect with the April 2026 quarterly billing cycle and are necessary to support debt obligations, strengthen the Capital Reserve, and fund upcoming desludging and operational requirements.
The District carefully evaluated all available options to avoid or reduce the need for a rate increase; however, the adjustments were necessary to meet financial obligations and maintain the long-term reliability of the sewer system.
The updated rate structure is as follows:
- Debt Retirement Charge: $35.00 per quarter per unit (previously $22.00; earlier proposal was $25.30)
- Capital Reserve Charge: $53.82 per quarter per unit (previously $46.80)
- Usage Charge: $5.51 per 100 cubic feet of water (previously $4.79; charges based on actual usage; with no minimum usage charge
- New De-sludge Charge: Beginning with the April 2026 billing cycle, a $5.00 per quarter per unit charge will be implemented to fund future desludging operations. This charge will increase by $5.00 per quarter each year on April 1 until it reaches $20.00 per quarter in 2029.
Pay With A Credit Card Now Available!
Click on
Maine PayPort to be taken to a secure site to pay your sewer bill.
The District is pleased to announce that our customers can make credit/debit
card payments on our website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please click
the Maine PayPort link above. Sewer bills may be paid with a Visa,
MasterCard, Discover, or an American Express card.
The quick link above will bring you to Maine PayPort Online, a third party
service working in partnership with the State of Maine and the District.
By using a third party service, your credit card information is processed at a
secure site. All you need to pay your bill is your account number and a
valid credit card. Your account number is located on the top and bottom of your sewer
bill. If you don't know your account number, please call our office.
PLEASE NOTE: This site assess a 2.5% service charge fee for each transaction, with a $1.00 minimum fee. Veazie Sewer District
Board Meetings:
May Board of Trustees Meeting will be on May 19th at
5:30 pm
June Board of Trustees Meeting will be on June 16th at
5:30 pm
July Board of Trustees Meeting will be on July 21st at 5:30
pm
Aug Board of Trustees Meeting will be on Aug 18th at 5:30
pm
Current Trustees of the Veazie Sewer District are:
Anthony Michaud, Chair, 1361 State Street; Term Expires:
June 2027
Chris Lynch, Treasurer, 31 Hobson Avenue; Term Expires:
June 2029
Robert Tomilson, Clerk, 1143 Buck HIll Drive; Term Expires
June 2026
To request documents from the Veazie Sewer District under the Freedom of Access Act, please download and complete our Request for Information form. Click here to view the District's Freedom of Access Act policy.
Veazie Sewer District - Aerated Lagoons The aerated lagoon system began serving the Veazie community in August of 1989. The unique features of the facility included ease of operation, low energy consumption, flexibility in operation, future expansion capability, and use of onsite soils for Lagoon liners. Also, the site layout avoided significant archeological areas on the property. The system includes 10 miles of collection system and one pump station. The first Lagoon holds up to 3 million gallons (11,400 m3), while Lagoons 2 and 3 each handle up to 1.5 million gal (5700 m3). Three operators share the responsibility for this plant, which provides service for approximately 2,000 residents.
