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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 Rate Increase Notice - Master Metered for Multi-Residential Water Service Notice of Master Metered for Multi-Residential Water Rate Increase NOTICE OF INCREASED WATER RATES AND CHARGES EFFECTIVE FOR WATER BILLED IN JANUARY 2015 Dear Customer, An overall rate increase of 5.8 percent was approved by the Otay Water District (the “District”) as part of the annual budget adoption process completed in May 2014. The new water rates and charges will apply to water billed beginning January 1, 2015 and, depending on your billing cycle, will apply to water used as early as the beginning of December 2014. This letter serves as a 30-day notice of rate increases. The District is a revenue-neutral public agency. To continue providing reliable high-quality water service the District must implement rate increases and pass-through to its customers higher costs from wholesale water suppliers. A large percentage of this increase is a direct pass-through from those suppliers, which include the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), San Diego County Water Authority (CWA), and the City of San Diego. On September 4, 2013, the District adopted a five-year schedule of rates in compliance with applicable provisions of the law. This increase is within the limits contemplated in the five-year schedule of rates. Water wholesalers raise their water rates as they work to obtain new and more reliable supplies of water or build new and more reliable infrastructure. This includes agricultural to urban water transfers, expansion of reservoirs, pipeline relining projects, new water treatment plants, as well as potential new sources of water supplies such as ocean water desalination. In addition, rate increases cover the cost of acquiring imported water from the Colorado River and Northern California. For its part, the District continues to work to reduce internal costs including reducing the number of full-time employees and instituting efficiency programs that help reduce the impact of higher rates from suppliers. The District also continually strives be among the lower cost water service providers in San Diego County. With water resources stretched thin across California and mandates on all Californians to save water, customers interested in learning ways in which they can reduce their water use to minimize the effects of this rate increase can visit the District’s Conservation pages at www.otaywater.gov. The District provides information on rebates, incentives, water audits, and other resources to help you save water. The Water Conservation Garden in Rancho San Diego is free to the public and offers various conservation exhibits and classes to help you save water. Please visit the Water Conservation Garden, or go to www.thegarden.org. For more information about the Otay Water District, visit www.otaywater.gov or contact us at info@otaywater.gov. Dedicated to Community Service Otay Water District 2554 Sweetwater Springs Blvd. Spring Valley, CA 91978-2004 619-670-2222 www.otaywater.gov Si gusta assistencia en Español, referente a esta notificacion, favor de llamar al 619-670-2222. 1. Consumption is the water usage divided by the number of dwellings served. This charge is a per unit charge based on water consumption. A unit of consumption is equal to 748 gallons of water. 2. These fees are based on the meter size. The MWD/CWA fee is decreasing to match the cost from the District’s water suppliers. The System Fee is increasing to pay for higher water system replacement, maintenance, and operating expenses. 3. The Energy Charge represents the cost of energy required to pump each unit of water 100 feet in elevation. This is charged proportionally for every foot of elevation over 450 feet. 4. This charge is a per unit charge and your bill will vary based on water consumption. 5. Fire Service requires a separate meter and is a monthly fee based on meter size. Other Charges Current New Energy Charges3 $0.048 $0.050 Government Fee4 $0.31 $0.32 Fire Service <3”meter5 $21.14 $25.32 Fire Service >4”meter5 $28.49 $34.12 Footnotes 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. Consumption Blocks by Unit and System Fees by Meter Size Current New Meter Size System Fee2 MWD/CWA2 Total System Fee2 MWD/CWA2 Total 3/4" $16.19 $14.45 $30.64 $19.39 $13.67 $33.06 1" $22.87 $26.79 $49.66 $27.39 $25.35 $52.74 1 1/2" $39.58 $60.61 $100.19 $47.40 $57.35 $104.75 2" $59.62 $103.08 $162.70 $71.39 $97.53 $168.92 3" $113.08 $219.23 $332.31 $135.41 $207.44 $342.85 4" $173.22 $351.09 $524.31 $207.43 $332.20 $539.63 6" $340.29 $718.69 $1,058.98 $407.50 $680.02 $1,087.52 8" $540.76 $1,160.59 $1,701.35 $647.56 $1,098.15 $1,745.71 10" $774.64 $1,670.55 $2,445.19 $927.63 $1,580.67 $2,508.30 Master Metered for Multi-Residential Consumption Blocks (units)1 Current New 0 - 4 $2.86 $3.00 5 - 9 $3.71 $3.89 10 or more $5.73 $6.00 Si gusta assistencia en Español, referente a esta notificacion, favor de llamar al 619-670-2222.