#water-rates

#water-rates

UCLA researchers analyzed hundreds of water systems across six counties in Southern California. They found that in Los Angeles County, average household water bills climbed nearly 60% from 2015 to 2025, faster than inflation. Kern County systems had more than 1,500 violations in the last decade. Over the last decade, water bills in Los Angeles County have risen nearly 60% on average, outpacing inflation and adding to financial strain for low-income households, according to a UCLA report.

The East Bay Municipal Utility District proposes a 13% rate increase for water and a 17% for wastewater over two years to modernize aging infrastructure.

The proposed changes to Pleasanton's water rate structure aim to provide discounts to high users while doubling costs for the lowest users, reflecting court rulings.