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Public utilities previews rate study that would raise water, wastewater and stormwater charges; affordability analysis included
Summary
Public Utilities presented a comprehensive water, wastewater and stormwater rate study to the council on Jan. 7, proposing multi-year rate adjustments to cover capital needs, and included affordability metrics and outreach plans; staff said the study will feed the FY2026 budget process and public engagement is planned.
Salt Lake City\'s Public Utilities Department presented a comprehensive rate study at the Jan. 7 council work session recommending multi-year adjustments to water, wastewater and stormwater rates to cover rising capital and operating costs, including major generational infrastructure projects.
The study, prepared by FCS Group and reviewed in public sessions with a 30-member rate advisory committee, took three steps: determine revenue requirements, allocate costs of service among customer classes, and design rates to meet objectives including affordability and conservation.…
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