Poway Water, Sewer Rate Increases Approved

Water and sewer customers will notice larger bills starting in March as the result of the City Council approving rate increases on Tuesday night. The council approved increases of 3.5 percent for water use and 5.5 percent for the fixed water meter charge. Sewer rates will increase by 4.5 percent and the fixed sewer charge will to rise by 4.75 percent.