When are they voting on the water rate hikes?Ĭity of Phoenix officials say they are expecting a vote on the plan by the City Council in June. The City of Phoenix's website will have the list of meetings. A Spanish-speaking version of the same meeting is set for May 10. In addition, there will be a virtual public meeting at 6:00 p.m. 20, at each of Phoenix's Village Planning Committees. Read More: Arizona cities dealing with water issues as megadrought continues: here's what you need to know When are the public meetings?Īs mentioned above, the first of 15 meetings will take place on Mar.

In terms of water allowance decreases, city officials wrote that the water allowance structure is being changed to encourage water conservation. 'These pressures are not isolated to Phoenix, as water and wastewater utilities across the nation have experienced similar challenges,' read a portion of the website. Why are they raising the rates and reducing the water allowance?Īccording to the city's website, rates are being increased due to inflation that resulted in significant cost increases. The plan also proposes a lower water allowance of 3,740 gallons (5 CCF) from October to May, and 5,985 gallons (8 CCF) from June to September. In addition, the plan calls for a $4 monthly surcharge for homeowners who do not conserve enough water to meet a lower water allowance.

A 14% water rate increase, and a 7% wastewater rate increase, in March 2025.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that all drinking water suppliers provide a water quality report to their customers on an annual basis.

6.5% water and wastewater rate increase in March 2024 Austin Waters annual consumer confidence report describes the overall quality of water from its raw collection and storage to the treated purity at your tap.

6.5% water and wastewater rate increase in October 2023, which would include a monthly stormwater excise tax of 25 cents.

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