Snow Hill, Maryland – the public is invited to attend a hearing on proposed water and wastewater rate changes for fiscal year 2027. The hearing will take place May 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill.
Rate increases are proposed in 10 of the County’s 11 water and wastewater sanitary service areas (SSAs). No changes are proposed for the West Ocean City SSA.
Proposed changes include an increase of about five percent to the base fee—the fixed charge customers pay regardless of water use—as well as updates to how water usage is billed for both residential and commercial customers.
These adjustments are intended to keep up with rising costs to operate, maintain, and improve the systems that provide clean water and wastewater treatment.
Those who wish to speak or attend the public hearing in person are encouraged to call County Administration at 410-632-1194 to pre-register. Comments may also be submitted to wchearing@worcestermd.gov on or before 4:00 p.m. May 4.
For detailed information about rates in each of the 11 service areas, proposed rate adjustments, and answers to frequently asked questions, visit https://www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks/water/charges.