Bloomington approves 2027 utility hikes; wastewater up 9%
Bloomington City Council approved 2027 utility-rate increases Nov. 9, with wastewater rising 9%, the largest increase. FOX 9 reported the vote was unanimous. Water rates will rise 3%, while stormwater and garbage/solid-waste rates will each rise 4%. The changes apply to Bloomington customers in 2027.
| Utility | 2026 rate change | 2027 approved change |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 0% | 3% |
| Wastewater | 6% | 9% |
| Stormwater | 0% | 4% |
| Solid waste | -1% weighted average | 4% |
Compared with changes listed in the city’s 2026 budget, water’s increase is 3 percentage points higher, wastewater’s is 3 points higher and stormwater’s is 4 points higher. Solid waste shifts from a 1% decrease to a 4% increase, a five-point swing. The 2026 solid-waste figure is a weighted average across garbage, recycling, organics and bulky-item management, so it does not represent an identical measure of each service.
For a household using 5,500 gallons of water every two months and a medium garbage cart, FOX 9 reported an estimated 5.19% total-bill increase, or about $70 a year. That estimate applies to the stated household scenario, not every customer. City officials cited operating costs, aging infrastructure and rising water-treatment costs as reasons for the increases.
Sources
- Bloomington utility rate increase approved, homeowners expected to pay more, FOX 9
- 2026 Budget Book, City of Bloomington, Minnesota
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