Hearing on proposed Meriden water and sewer rate increases delayed Hearing on proposed Meriden water and sewer rate increases delayed A crane is seen on the wastewater treatment plant property at 226 Evansville Ave. in Meriden on March 4. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Advertisement The wastewater treatment plant at 226 Evansville Ave. in Meriden, Thurs., Mar. 4, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal April 16, 2021 06:40PM By Michael Gagne, Record-Journal staff MERIDEN â A remote public hearing regarding proposed increases to the cityâs water use and sewer rates has now been postponed to May 5, according to city officials. According to the proposal, the cityâs water usage rate would be raised by 6.89%, to $4.81 per 100 cubic feet, from its current rate of $4.50.Â