Agency Describes Details of Water Rate Hike
The Department of Water and Power clarified on Tuesday a proposal to increase water rates.
The proposal calls for a rate hike averaging 2.75% overall, but most residential users would see their bills rise by 1.6% this year and by 2.2% next year, according to General Manager Ron Deaton.
Businesses would pay more, and those that use a lot of water, such as hotels, would see their rates increase 11.5%.
Commissioner Nick Patsaouras accused the department of poorly informing customers about the increase, saying that most believed they would find a 2.75% increase on their bill.
The board is expected at its next meeting to authorize the hike, which also requires City Council approval.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
