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Resident urges review of Waterford—s fixed service charges after low usage; staff cites state rules

3404104 · January 16, 2025
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A Waterford resident told the council he pays far more in fixed service and administrative charges than for actual water usage; staff said California rules limit fixed-rate options and recommended discussing rates in the next rate study.

A Waterford resident told the City Council his monthly water bills are dominated by fixed service charges even though his metered consumption is very low, and asked the city to consider alternative rate structures; staff said California law limits fixed rates and recommended the council discuss the issue during the next rate study.

During public comment a resident who did not give a full name described paying roughly $1,200 in the past year while his billed metered consumption totaled about $51.84. "My actual water usage that…

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