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How Expensive Will Water Get? County Officials Won’t Say, but They Expect a Sizable Rate Hike

/in , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby David Garrick Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

County water officials said Thursday that financial challenges they face may force them to substantially raise rates for wholesale water next year, a move that would lead to higher water bills across much of the county.

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San Diego City Council Unanimously Approves Water Rate Hike to Start 2023

/in , , /by /NBC 7 San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

The San Diego City Council unanimously approved the city’s second water rate hike in two years on Tuesday.

In May, the San Diego County Water Authority proposed increasing its rates by about 5% for treated water and nearly 4% for untreated water, citing inflation, increased energy costs and rate hikes set by the Southern California Metropolitan Water District.

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