Posted by: thepinetree on 05/29/2013 06:15 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 05/29/2013 06:29 PM
Expires: 01/01/2018 12:00 AM
:
Calaveras County Water District Proposes Water and Wastewater Rate Changes
San Andreas, CA...After conducting a thorough review of its revenue and expense requirements, the Calaveras County Water District is proposing a five-year water and wastewater rate change for all residential and commercial customers. The proposal will be considered by the District’s Board of Directors at a Public Hearing on July 10, 2013, and if approved, the rate change will be effective September 1, 2013....
During the first year of the proposed rate plan, the average residential water bill would increase approximately $11 per month and the residential wastewater bill would increase around $10 per month.
“After years of extensive use, much of the District’s water and wastewater infrastructure has reached the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced to avoid costly emergency repairs and State regulatory fines.” said President Dennis Dooley. Capital improvement costs are the major reason for the rate changes and the new revenue will fund the repair and replacement of existing water and wastewater infrastructure. The rate revenue will also pay for a State mandated multi-million dollar upgrade to the District’s Copper Cove Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as provide funding for operations, maintenance, and debt service over the next five years.
To help offset the impacts of the proposed rate change, the District initiated numerous cost saving measures, including operational costs savings and reduced debt service costs as a result of refinancing its debt at a lower interest rate. More rate change information is available on the District’s website: www.ccwd.org.
Calaveras County Water District is a public agency committed to meeting the diverse needs of the historical gold country that spans 1,100 square miles. CCWD is responsible for potable water delivery, wastewater collection, recycled water distribution, groundwater management and hydropower generation facilities in the county. Through responsible management and innovative planning, CCWD strives to protect the region’s rich resources and advance its mission to serve the public.
###
|
