Water Rates Already Among Highest Nationwide To Rise In San Diego County

Water rates in San Diego County, which are already among the highest in the country, are about to go up again. A typical household here pays more than twice the national average, according to the County Water Authority. While the average American family pays less than $40 a month, local residents pay about $80. Next year’s rates increase by the County Water Authority will be nearly four percent both for treated and untreated water. This marks the lowest increase in five years.