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GMA raises tiered groundwater surcharge to match imported water costs effective Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 2020 602 to increase tiered groundwater surcharge rates so the surcharge again reflects the cost of imported water; the vote follows discussion on fairness across different aquifers and public concern about notice and mailing returns.
The Groundwater Management Agency board adopted Resolution 2020 602 to increase the agency’s tiered groundwater surcharge rates effective January 1, 2026, matching the current cost benchmarks for imported water used to discourage extractions in excess of allocations.
Dr. Farahk, presenting the item, said the agency’s ordinance requires the board to set surcharge rates at a level that discourages excess extraction and…
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