The Brentwood City Council has reduced the anticipated water rate increase for the 2025/26 fiscal year from 6.5% to 4%. Public Works Director Casey Wichert explained that operational savings led to this decision, suggesting that lower chemical usage due to improved water quality in the Delta influenced treatment costs. The staff analyzed the Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, concluding that a 4% increase would be adequate to cover related expenditures. Communication of this change will be through bill inserts and social media.
After a thorough fiscal review, the Brentwood City Council has cut the expected water rate increase from 6.5% to 4% for the 2025/26 fiscal year, largely due to operational savings.
Public Works Director Casey Wichert noted that good quality water in the Delta is minimizing treatment plant costs, decreasing the necessity of the anticipated rate increase.
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