Water Board Outlines Rate Increases and 2026 Expenses
Red Hook Water Board outlined water rate increases starting in Q3 2026. Minimum charges will rise from $57.33 to $70.00 in the third quarter of 2026, with a further increase to $80.00 planned for 2027, to fund loan repayment and system improvements. Chairman Hank Van Parys led the March 26 meeting.
Water Board · Meeting of March 26, 2026
NY RED HOOK — Red Hook Water Board outlined water rate increases starting in Q3 2026. Minimum charges will rise from $57.33 to $70.00 in the third quarter of 2026, with a further increase to $80.00 planned for 2027, to fund loan repayment and system improvements. Chairman Hank Van Parys led the March 26 meeting.
The board also reviewed approximately $100,000 in anticipated 2026 capital expenses, including communication system upgrades and well rehabilitation, against available reserves of $224,000, and will decide whether to increase reserves during the year.
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Source: the Water Board meeting of March 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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