Orange County adopts multi-year utility rate plan after study shows rising CIP and operating costs

Jan 27, 2026

County and consultant presented a rate study linking rising local construction and operating costs to a recommended five-year revenue plan; commissioners voted to adopt updated water and wastewater charge schedules. Typical residential bills are projected to rise roughly $3–$5 per month depending on use.

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Facing sharp increases in construction and operational costs since 2020, Orange County utilities and consultant Stantec presented a new five-year rate plan on Jan. 27 that the board adopted that day.

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