Rate Increases Under Consideration: The board is evaluating significant water rate increases ranging from 5% to 9% annually for the next five years to fund critical infrastructure projects. These increases are necessary to maintain debt coverage ratios and fund a capital improvement program addressing aging water treatment plants and distribution systems. The current 4% annual increases have only covered about half of the needed infrastructure improvements, leaving substantial deferred maintenance.
Major Infrastructure Projects Moving Forward: The agency is proceeding with $19 million in financing for critical water treatment plant upgrades and reliability improvements, with construction expected to begin after November 2025. These projects include the Tanner Clearwater treatment plant, Ione reliability improvements, and Tank B replacement, all essential for maintaining water service capacity and quality.
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