Elevated sewer bills from BOD/TSS and Alpine Court flow discrepancies
Bedford
Summary
High BOD/TSS readings and inflated flow measurements were driving up Bedford's sewer bills to Manchester. Both problems were traced to fixable causes — siphon settling and a grease blockage in Manchester's meter — and bills are returning to normal, with a credit being pursued.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sewer bills had spiked but are coming back down; the town hopes to recover roughly 1.5 million gallons of over-billing from Manchester.
All Bedford sewer ratepayers, who should see bills return to normal and possibly a credit.
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