Proposed Sewer Rate Increases In San Mateo: City Offers Two More Chances to Learn About Plan

SAN MATEO, CA – The San Mateo community is invited to attend either of two additional community meetings. The first takes place on Thursday, May 11th in the Oak Room of the San Mateo Main Library (55 W. 3rdAvenue) from 6:45-8:30 p.m. The second is scheduled on Tuesday, June 6th in Council Chambers at San Mateo City Hall (330 West 20th Avenue) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The meetings are an opportunity for San Mateo residents to learn about the Clean Water Program and proposed sewer rate increases before City Council considers the rate increases at a Public Hearing scheduled during the June 19thCity Council meeting. The proposed increase is an across-the-board rate, affecting both residential, commercial, and minimum charge rates. The Public Works Department will introduce the rate proposal at the City Council meeting on June 5th, and the Council will vote on it on June 19th.

The Clean Water Program is a multi-year capital improvement program that will upgrade our sanitary sewer system and the wastewater treatment plant to improve service, align with the City’s sustainability goals, and comply with regulatory requirements to protect the environment and public health for years to come. The meetings will provide information about proposed sewer rate increases to help fund these necessary improvements in our city’s vital infrastructure.

“We encourage the San Mateo community to attend these community meetings to learn how the proposed sewer rate increases will support the needed improvements for the wastewater treatment plant and sewer system. Maintaining this infrastructure and ensuring that the system continues to meet current and future operating requirements is essential to the health and well-being of our community,” stated Cathi Zammit, Program Manager.

The meetings start promptly with a formal presentation and time for questions, followed by an open house with information stations. For questions about the Clean Water Program, please call (650) 727-6870, email info@CleanWaterProgramSanMateo.org, or watch this informative video.

– SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION BY: City of San Mateo