HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 Rate Increase Notice - Multi-Residential and Commercial Sewer ServiceNOTICE OF INCREASED SEWER RATES AND CHARGES EFFECTIVE
FOR SEWER SERVICE BILLED IN JANUARY 2015
Dear Customer,
An overall rate increase of 5.0 percent was approved by the Otay Water
District (the “District”) as part of the annual budget adoption process completed in
May 2014. The new sewer rates and charges will apply to service billed beginning
January 1, 2015 and, depending on your billing cycle, will apply to service as early
as the beginning of December 2014. This letter provides a 30-day notice of rate
increases.
The District is a revenue-neutral public agency. Your sewer bill reflects only
those charges sufficient to support your sewer service. To continue providing
sewer service, the District must adjust its rates for service, implement certain rate
increases, and pass-through costs from the District’s treatment and disposal
providers (including but not limited to the County of San Diego and the City of San
Diego) to its customers that reflect the full cost of providing the service.
Such costs include inspection and preventative maintenance of the public
sewer system, and replacement of aging sewer infrastructure. These actions
protect the public’s investment in the public sewer system, minimize maintenance
costs, reduce the possibility of pipeline breaks, blockages or spills, and keep sewer
rates affordable.
On September 4, 2013, the District adopted a five-year schedule of rates in
compliance with applicable provisions of law. This sewer rate increase is within the
limits contemplated in the five-year schedule of rates.
For its part, the District has worked diligently to reduce internal costs and
continues to be one of the lowest cost sewer service providers in San Diego
County. For more information about the Otay Water District, please visit
www.otaywater.gov or contact us via email at info@otaywater.gov.
Dedicated to Community Service
Otay Water District
2554 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
619-670-2222
Notice of Multi-Residential and
Commercial Sewer Rate Increase
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To meet State of California requirements, customers must pay their fair share of sewer
costs. The Otay Water District is required to determine sewer rates in accordance with the
State’s Revenue Program Guidelines. The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
has grouped commercial customers into various categories and has identified strength factors
for each of these business categories. The standard of measure for strength factors is the
typical sewer strength of a single-family residence (SFR). The strength factors established by
the SWRCB are listed below and are used by the District in the calculation of commercial
sewer rates. These factors are in terms of the strength relative to a SFR, with a SFR having a
strength factor of 1.0.
Strength Factors
1.0 Multi-Residential
1.0 Low Strength Commercial
2.0 Medium Strength Commercial
4.0 High Strength Commercial
Calculation for Monthly Sewer Charge
Multi-Residential - Winter Average Consumption = January 2014 through April 2014
(Winter Average Consumption x .85 x Usage Fee x Strength Factor) + System Fee
Commercial - Average Annual Consumption = January 2013 through December 2013
(Average Annual Consumption x .85 x Usage Fee x Strength Factor) + System Fee
Rate Increase Notice
This information reflects only changes to rates. For a comprehensive listing of rates, please see the Otay Water District’s
Code of Ordinances at www.otaywater.gov. Prolonged drought conditions or declared water shortages may impact rates.
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Meter Size Current New
.75” $25.83 $27.07
1” $38.03 $39.86
1.5” $68.53 $71.82
2” $105.12 $110.17
3” $190.52 $199.66
4” $312.51 $327.51
6” $617.48 $647.12
8” $983.46 $1,030.67
10” $1,410.42 $1478.12
System Fees
Current New
Multi-Residential $2.35 $2.46
Commercial:
Low Strength $2.35 $2.46
Usage Fees
Medium Strength $3.37 $3.53
High Strength $5.37 $5.63