In the face of California’s lingering drought, water rates are going up in Antioch, and sewer-rate increases could be on tap for the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District.
On Tuesday, May 19, the Antioch City Council approved changes to its water and sewer rate schedule. The changes take effect July 1. This article in the Contra Costa Times explains how the rate adjustments will work. Notably, sewer rates for apartments will go down the first year, while rates for single-family homes will climb.
On June 4, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District board will hold a public hearing on its own proposed sewer-rate changes.
Communities within this district, such as Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Lafayette, would see rates increase for both single-family and multi-family housing. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez. Check out this pdf from the district for details on the proposed rate increase.
In addition, the East Bay Municipal Utility District is proposing rate increases to water and wastewater fees. The proposed rate increases will support a five-year capital improvement maintenance program and upgrade of aging infrastructure. Written protest letters can be sent or delivered to EBMUD at the public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 375 11th St., Oakland. Check here for more information.
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