Brewster council looks at upgrading water system charges

The dormitory-style structure is the sixth of eight buildings scheduled to be built on the Indian Avenue property to house agricultural workers. The structures have satisfied the city’s initial concern about the additional hookup to the city sewer system.

In other business council members asked for additional time to implement changes to the city’s system development charges to bring them in line with those recommended by the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

‘They asked for more time since the online quorum process takes so long,” said city clerk-treasurer Misty Ruiz.

The AWWA is the go-to organization for municipalities that want to bring their city water operations up to current standards of practice.

“All we want is to be fair,” said Ruiz of charges levied for residents and businesses alike.