The City of Chandler manages and operates water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and solid waste utilities. The city evaluates the revenues and expenditures of each utility annually to determine if there is a need for utility rate increases to fund rising ongoing operating costs as well as debt service costs associated with capital improvements. The analysis indicated revenue increases were needed for FY 2026-27 at 9% for water, 6.5% for wastewater, 4.5% for solid waste services and 9% for reclaimed water.
The new solid waste rate was approved by Chandler City Council at the Oct. 15 meeting. The other rates were approved by council on Nov. 9. All rates will go into effect with the utility billing cycle that begins on Jan. 4, 2027.
The increased rates are essential to ensure that the city has the needed funds to cover the costs of providing water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and solid waste services and support long-term financial stability. The revenue generated by the new rates will also allow for water and wastewater facility improvements and replacement of aging infrastructure…