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San Diego council delays vote on proposed water, wastewater rate increases after hours of public testimony
Summary
After hours of public comment — including thousands of mailed protests and dozens of residents urging relief for low‑income households — the San Diego City Council voted 8–1 on Sept. 30 to continue the proposed water and wastewater rate schedule to Oct. 28 for further analysis and outreach.
The San Diego City Council on Sept. 30 paused a decision on proposed adjustments to city water and wastewater rates after an extended public hearing and sustained public opposition, voting 8–1 to continue the matter to the council meeting on Oct. 28, 2025.
The hearing focused on proposed multi‑year increases derived from Public Utilities Department (PUD) cost‑of‑service studies and a planned pass‑through of wholesale increases from the San Diego County Water Authority. PUD Director Juan Groh and staff outlined efforts to reduce customer impacts — including $360 million in savings across programs and deferred capital projects — but said wholesale costs and operational needs still require rate action. “Without Pure Water, wastewater customers would face a 53% rate increase just to comply with federal regulations,”…
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