Water District Board to Weigh Rate Increases
The Mesa Consolidated Water District board will hold public hearings today and Tuesday to consider rate increases.
The board will consider an option to increase the per-unit charge from $1.05 to $1.10, which would raise the average bimonthly residential water bill to $42.20. The current average water bill for 16 units every two months is $40.16, according to water district spokeswoman Mary Urashima.
Another option is increasing the basic charge from $7 to $8. In that case, board members may also consider raising the unit cost from $1.05 to $1.08, Urashima said. The second scenario would increase the average water bill to $42.60.
Today’s session will include a workshop with a public comment period. Tuesday’s session will also include a chance for customers to comment on the proposals, Urashima said. The meetings begin at 7 p.m. at the district board room, 1965 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa.
Call (714) 631-1205 for details.
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