When would the new water rates take effect?

The proposed rates would be effective July 1, 2026 if approved.

How much more will my residential bill be each month?

The average residential bill would increase by $13.12 per month.

Why is the Gray Water District proposing a rate increase?

The filing states increasing costs over the past several years necessitate the increase.

Public Hearing — 5 Hancock Street, Gray, ME

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Gray Water District will file a revised water rate schedule with the Maine PUC effective July 1, 2026, proposing an average residential increase of $13.12/month. A public hearing is scheduled for June 1, 2026, at Gray Public Library to discuss the proposed increases.

Key Takeaways

Proposed rates effective July 1, 2026
Average residential bill up $13.12 per month
Total annual increase requested: $452,231
Public hearing: June 1, 2026, 6:00 PM at Gray Public Library

Published: May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Gray
Address: 5 Hancock Street, Gray, ME

Research context

3 public hearing notices in Gray (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the public hearing
Go to Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock Street on June 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM to ask questions and provide comments.
2
Review the MPUC filing
Watch for the Gray Water District filing with the Maine Public Utilities Commission under Title 35-A Sec. 6104 for full rate details.
3
Prepare written comments
Submit comments to Gray Water District or the Maine PUC before the Commission decision; check the MPUC docket once filed for deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

When would the new water rates take effect?: The proposed rates would be effective July 1, 2026 if approved.
How much more will my residential bill be each month?: The average residential bill would increase by $13.12 per month.
Where and when is the public hearing about the rate increase?: June 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock Street, Gray.
Why is the Gray Water District proposing a rate increase?: The filing states increasing costs over the past several years necessitate the increase.

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Legal terms in this notice

Title 35-A M.R.S.A. Sec. 6104: Maine statute authorizing utilities to file revised rates with the Public Utilities Commission.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
Gray Water District
PO Box 196
Gray, Maine 04039
Dear Customer,
The Gray Water District (GWD) will be filing a revised water rate schedule
with the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to be effective on
July 1, 2026. The filing is made under Title 35-A MRSA Sec. 6104. The
proposed increase is necessitated by increasing costs over the past
several years. The proposed rate will increase the average residential
bill by $13.12 per month or $39.39 per quarter.
Increases by all customer classes, on an annual basis, are as follows:
Residential	 $ 231,063	 43.3%
Commercial	 62,902	43.3%
Governmental	16,575.86	 43.3%
Public Fire Protection	 129,205	 39.9%
Private Hyd.	 2,306	 43.3%
Sprinklers	 7,720.31	43.3%
Total Increase	 $ 452,231
A public hearing will be held on June 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Gray Public
Library, 5 Hancock Street, Gray at which time details will be furnished in
support of the increase and you may question

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