Metropolitan Water District’s board of directors voted to raise rates, a move that could ultimately affect property taxes and water costs for residents throughout Ventura County. On April 9, the board agreed to an 8.5% increase for both 2025 and 2026. This compares to what was proposed as 13% for fiscal year 2024-25 and 8% […]
America’s largest water district says declining revenues due to increased water conservation are forcing the agency to significantly raise water rates to remain solvent. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which supplies water for 19 million Americans, is raising its rates 8.5% in 2025 and another 8.5% over baseline levels in 2026. The district’s […]
For the first time in California history, state officials are poised to crack down on overpumping of groundwater in the agricultural heartland. The State Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday will weigh whether to put Kings County groundwater agencies on probation for failing to rein in growers’ overdrafting of the underground water supply.
Southern California has seen record rainfall lately, and there’s a healthy snowpack in the Sierra Nevada. But in spite of all the rain and snow, many local consumers can expect to see higher water bills next year.
California ranks as the “greenest” state in America thanks to rooftop solar, water conservation and electric vehicles, according to a report released Wednesday by the WalletHub personal finance website.
In California and across the country, household water rates have been rising as utilities invest to upgrade aging infrastructure, secure future supplies and meet treatment standards for clean drinking water. As monthly water bills continue to increase, growing numbers of customers have been struggling to pay.
Water District Rate Hike Is Making Waves
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /The Camarillo Acornby Michele Willer-AllredMetropolitan Water District’s board of directors voted to raise rates, a move that could ultimately affect property taxes and water costs for residents throughout Ventura County. On April 9, the board agreed to an 8.5% increase for both 2025 and 2026. This compares to what was proposed as 13% for fiscal year 2024-25 and 8% […]
America’s Largest Water District Raising Rates 40%, Says Conservation Cut Revenue
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Mountain Democratby Kenneth SchruppAmerica’s largest water district says declining revenues due to increased water conservation are forcing the agency to significantly raise water rates to remain solvent. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which supplies water for 19 million Americans, is raising its rates 8.5% in 2025 and another 8.5% over baseline levels in 2026. The district’s […]
California Farmers Depleted Groundwater In This County. Now A State Crackdown Could Rein Them In
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /CalMatters by Rachel BeckerFor the first time in California history, state officials are poised to crack down on overpumping of groundwater in the agricultural heartland. The State Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday will weigh whether to put Kings County groundwater agencies on probation for failing to rein in growers’ overdrafting of the underground water supply.
In Spite Of All The Rain, Higher Water Rates Loom Ahead
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /LAistby Leslie Berestein RojasSouthern California has seen record rainfall lately, and there’s a healthy snowpack in the Sierra Nevada. But in spite of all the rain and snow, many local consumers can expect to see higher water bills next year.
California Ranked ‘Greenest’ U.S. State Thanks to Water Conservation, EVs and Rooftop Solar
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Times of San Diegoby Chris JennenweinCalifornia ranks as the “greenest” state in America thanks to rooftop solar, water conservation and electric vehicles, according to a report released Wednesday by the WalletHub personal finance website.
As Water Rates Climb, Many are Struggling to Pay For an Essential Service
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesIn California and across the country, household water rates have been rising as utilities invest to upgrade aging infrastructure, secure future supplies and meet treatment standards for clean drinking water. As monthly water bills continue to increase, growing numbers of customers have been struggling to pay.