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CriticalWater Utilities

Public Utility Concessionaire for Water and Sewer

The water fund has been insolvent since 2018 and rates haven't been raised since then; rate increases are coming, and residents reported bills already jumping — one from $40 to $217 over six years. A $200 million pipe repair backlog looms.

18 mentionsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026

CriticalWater Utilities

Water rate increases and Proposition 218 hearing

New water rates take effect April 17. Notices go out in March, bill inserts are planned, and PG&E CARE program participants can get financial assistance by showing their PG&E bill.

7 mentionsLast discussed Jun 22, 2026