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East Bay water and wastewater rates may rise to fund system upgrades
A major water and wastewater utility serving the East Bay is preparing to vote on a proposed rate increase aimed at funding critical upgrades to century-old infrastructure. The plan, if approved, would raise rates by 13% over two years for water customers and 17% for wastewater customers, with the changes set to begin in July. Customers can expect their average monthly water bill to increase by approximately $8, with wastewater bills rising just over $4. The additional revenue wil
East Bay water and wastewater rates may rise to fund system upgrades
A major water and wastewater utility serving the East Bay is preparing to vote on a proposed rate increase aimed at funding critical upgrades to century-old infrastructure. The plan, if approved, would raise rates by 13% over two years for water customers and 17% for wastewater customers, with the changes set to begin in July. Customers can expect their average monthly water bill to increase by approximately $8, with wastewater bills rising just over $4. The additional revenue wil









