The New Richmond Utility Commission and the New Richmond Common Council have approved a five percent Sewer Utility rate increase in order to adequately recover the costs associated with providing wastewater services and meet current and future regulatory and capital requirements. The five percent increase to Sewer Utility rates is necessary to cover current operational and capital expenses of the New Richmond Treatment Plant and the debt service for capital improvements which increase holding capacity and replace obsolete equipment used for processing at the West Central Wisconsin Biosolids Facility (WCWBF) which New Richmond is a member of and utilizes for processing of our biosolid materials. The average residential household (water usage of 3,000 gallons per month) will see an increase of $1.68 per month. The sewer rate increase will take effect on January 23, 2025 and will be reflected on the       March 8, 2025 billing statement.