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Board approves water‑rate increases for four Ventura County water districts
Summary
Supervisors approved rate adjustments for Water Works Districts 1, 17, 19 and 38 after public hearings; District 19 received a smaller, temporary increase while staff return for more analysis.
After public hearings, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 10 approved proposed rate adjustments for four Water Works Districts serving parts of the county: District 1 (Moorpark area), District 17 (Bell Canyon), District 19 (SOMAS area), and District 38 (Lake Sherwood area).
Public Works Director Greg Strackelos and Assistant Director David Fleisch told the board the major driver for 2025 rates is the cost of imported water paid through Calleguas Municipal Water District. For districts that rely heavily on imported water, staff recommended a 9.5%…
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