San Diego City Council Votes to Set Public Hearing on Proposed Water Rate Hikes

The San Diego City Council voted 6-3 on Monday to schedule a public hearing on proposed water rate increases that could result in a cumulative hike of over 60% over the next four years. The increases, if approved, would begin in January 2026 and continue through 2029.

According to the Public Utilities Department, the combined monthly water and sewer bill for a single-family home could reach approximately $180. The proposed increases are attributed to several factors, including the cost of importing water, inflation, repairs to aging infrastructure, and investments in future water projects.