Why It Matters: What to Expect When San Diego Votes on Raising Water Rates

The San Diego City Council is set to vote next week on a series of water rate increases that could raise the average household bill by about $18 per month. Rates would then continue climbing by roughly the same amount each year for the next three years.

That’s a 63% increase over four years. But City Council President Joe LaCava said support for the plan might be slipping.