San Diego County Water Rates to Increase Again.

Wholesale water prices are on the rise and to help defray the purchasing costs, San Diegans will be facing another 2.9% ($1.40) jump in the average water bill.

The city says that these prices are pass through charges for the increased cost of water and this rate increase does not include any upcoming proposals for new construction to replace and repair much of the 100 year old + piping found through out the city.

San Diego water comes from a variety of sources, the most expensive of which is the Metropolitan Water District in LA. The least expensive is from the Colorado River.

The last big rate increase of 11% this past February, was months before they knew of the increased costs of purchasing the water.

There was some good news in the announcement. You will notice a small rebate of $3.40 per month on the sewer portion of the bill.

Because of a State Supreme Court ruling last summer, retail water providers now must notify residents about any proposed increases and hold public hearings.

You can expect to see notices in your water bill statements within the next few months announcing the rate increases.