Residents in Antioch, Pittsburg, and Bay Point are facing increased sewer service rates after the Delta Diablo Board approved hikes of 8.5% for the former two cities and 8.8% for Bay Point. These changes result in additional yearly costs of $40.25 for Antioch and Pittsburg, while Bay Point residents will pay $57.35 more. The increases were decided during a recent board meeting, with a maximum allowable charge increase set for the next four years to support financial planning and necessary capital projects to enhance aging infrastructure.
Residents in Antioch and Pittsburg face an 8.5% rate increase for sewer services, while Bay Point residents see an 8.8% hike in their charges. This will mean an additional annual cost of $40.25 for Antioch and Pittsburg residents, and $57.35 for those in Bay Point.
The Delta Diablo Board established a maximum allowable sewer service charge increase for the next four years to facilitate financial planning and upcoming debt issuance, aiming to improve wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Delta Diablo is undertaking significant upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant and has developed a five-year capital improvement plan which has increased by $51 million from a previous estimate of $187.1 million.
District 5 Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston remarked on the rising costs of infrastructure needs, illustrating the urgency of investments in the wastewater conveyance and treatment systems.
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