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Water services focuses on conservation, metering accuracy and Outback facility work as rates rise modestly
Summary
The water services budget prioritizes conservation programs, meter testing, drought preparedness and infrastructure work at the Outback intake while proposing modest rate increases and continued use of SDC/ debt for capital needs.
Water services staff presented program and capital priorities that place conservation and meter accuracy at the center of the utility budget while continuing major CIP work at the Outback intake and other system improvements.
What staff proposed The department’s proposed biennial budget (across water, sewer, stormwater and laboratory funds) is roughly $388,900,000 for the two-year period (capital-heavy). Staff emphasized three priorities: protecting the watershed and advancing conservation; future-proofing infrastructure; and strengthening workforce capacity.
Conservation and demand management Water services emphasized continuing an aggressive conservation program launched after the 2021 water management and master planning process.…
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