Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Phoenixville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities with medium priority
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 system: Aqua agreement, main breaks, and Odessa improvements
Crews have handled about a dozen water main breaks in a month of brutal weather, including one on Nutt Road that shut traffic to one lane overnight. Council Member Brian Moore publicly thanked the water and street department staff.
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.