For the full wording of the Article, see this link: Link to the Warrant as Amended following Deliberative Session
What it Means: This Article would cover the upfront cost of an Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Study, a cost which would later be reimbursed by the State. I&I occurs when stormwater enters sewer pipes through cracks, leaky seals, or faulty or illegal connections. Excess water from I&I can trigger Sanitary Sewer Overflows, contribute to excess filtration and cause the Waste Water Treatment Plant to needlessly exceed capacity. The cost of the study will be reimbursed to the Town by the State. It requires 60% of the votes to pass (3/5ths), because it is technically a loan.
Those in favor say: Water that enters sewer systems through I&I puts costly pressure on wastewater treatment facilities, and increases costs for taxpayers.
Fiscal impact: Cost per $1,000 valuation is $0.02. A household valued at $650,000 would see a tax increase of $13.00 for 2025, a cost that would be reimbursed to the Town.
Note: We use the average cost per property for Hampton. There is “Cost per Warrant Article Calculator” on the Town’s website that allows you to enter your specific property value, and the see the cost for all Warrant Articles. You can access the Calculator here.