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Councilors hear water-rate proposal to fund dam, treatment and return-flow projects; average bill to rise gradually
Santa Fe City Council · October 30, 2025
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Summary
Councilors received an introduction to a proposed five-year water-rate plan that would fund dam rehabilitations, treatment-plant upgrades and the San Juan return-flow project, and would add a third residential tier to reward low water users.
Councilors received an initial briefing on proposed water-utility rate changes intended to fund critical infrastructure projects and to update the residential rate structure.
Councilor Amanda Chavez, sponsor of the ordinance, outlined that water rates have not been increased since 2013 while general costs have risen about 41 percent. The…
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