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LA County Sanitation Districts to seek modest wastewater rate increase; Paramount homeowners would pay about $2.75–$2.92 monthly
Summary
An LACSD official told Paramount council the districts propose a five‑year wastewater rate increase averaging under $3 per month for a typical household to restore reserves, cover 20% higher operating costs and begin design of additional treatment; Proposition 218 notices and public hearings are planned.
Martha Tremblay, assistant chief engineer for the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD), briefed the Paramount City Council on a proposed regional wastewater service rate increase.
Tremblay said the districts operate regional sewers and treatment facilities serving roughly 78 cities and over 5,000,000 residents. She told council the districts’ operating costs have risen about 20% while current rates have covered a smaller share,…
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