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Water rates rose in Anaheim, California to cover lost revenue
2/1/2016 5:16:22 PM



CATEGORIES:
Business & Industry
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Anaheim, CA

Start Date: 2/1/2016 -  
Water rates rose 9 percent in Anaheim after the city council voted unanimously to increase rates to compensate for reduced water sales. The city’s water conservation mandate of 20 percent caused the city’s Public Utilities Department to bring in less revenue, leading to a deficit of $6.7 million for the current budget cycle. Utility officials used $3 million in reserves and delayed maintenance on water facilities for a savings of $1 million, leaving a $2.7 million deficit to be covered by the rate increase. Orange County Register (Santa Ana, Calif.), Jan. 28, 2016
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