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Marin Municipal Water District Weighs Rate Hikes Amid Fiscal Stress

/in , /by /Marin Independent Journalby Will Houston

The Marin Municipal Water District board is considering raising rates for the first time since 2019 in response to sobering financial forecasts. District staff told the board Monday that unless the agency can find more revenue, the effects of inflation, drought and maintaining the water supply system could deplete reserve funds by mid-2024 and increase budget deficits as high as $45 million in the coming years.

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Marin Water Exploring Desalination to Tackle Severe Drought

/in , , /by /KRON 4 San Franciscoby Noelle Bellow

Reservoirs continue to dry up in Marin County and everyone agrees that conservation efforts are ‘not’ where they need to be. Now, the Marin Municipal Water District is looking at some expensive options to tackle the severe drought. “We’re facing historic drought conditions,” Emma Detwiler said.

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