‘A scary scenario’: Why water bills in San Jose will start rising this summer

‘A scary scenario’: Why water bills in San Jose will start rising this summer

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https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/04/14/a-scary-scenario-why-water-bills-in-san-jose-will-start-rising-this-summer/

Residents across San Jose can expect to see their water bills increase in the coming months no matter what company they get their water from — a trend that could continue year after year for the next decade.

Santa Clara Valley Water District, the region’s wholesale water provider, plans to raise its rates by up to 9.6% each year for the next eight years, followed by an 8.7% jump the following two years. The monthly rate increases would equate to an approximate $4.50 to $5.10 increase per month for customers, according to the water district.