Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Phoenixville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in water utilities
Water and Sewer Rates for 2027
Water rates rise to $10.80 per thousand gallons while sewer stays at $7.15; both bonds will be paid off early in 2027, saving taxpayers roughly $22,000 and $80,000 in interest.
Water meter replacement funded
A $38,000 budget transfer moved money within the water fund to keep the capital meter replacement program on track.
Bridge Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement rebid
Every bid for the sewer improvement project came in too high, so Council rejected them all and will recalibrate and rebid. The manager said there's no urgency.
Emergency water main break costs
This winter caused a record year of water main breaks, including three on 18-inch lines, forcing the borough to spend nearly $280,000 extra on repairs and outside contractors across two budget actions.
15 Water Street acquisition
The Borough is buying the only house on Water Street, between its own parcels, to connect its water treatment plant campus — negotiated as a sale instead of condemnation.