Why are wastewater rates increasing so quickly?
The major cause is our new National Pollutions Elimination Discharge System (NPDES) Permit. Your Elected Officials along with City staff have been trying everything possible to mitigate the cost impacts of this permit. They have given public testimony before the Regional Water Board, met with Federal and State representatives, filed an appeal with the State Water Board and approached the League of California Cities for assistance. The requirements of the new permit are onerous and expensive.
