Union City Water Bills May Be Changing

Information submitted by the Alameda County Water District:

The Alameda County Water District (ACWD) Board of Directors is seeking additional public input as it considers changes to water rates and charges. At its regularly scheduled February meeting in Fremont, the Board will review proposed changes to rates and charges, hear comments from the public about the proposals, and consider setting the date of a public hearing at which the adoption of new rates and charges would be evaluated.

The District’s core mission is to provide a reliable supply of high quality water at a reasonable price to the communities of Fremont, Newark and Union City.

A revenue increase is required to ensure that the District has sufficient funds for the following:

• Pay the operating expenses of the District.
• Provide for repairs and maintenance of District facilities and infrastructure.
• Meet all of the District’s financial obligations, including bonded debt payments.
• Effectively maintain current levels of service with adequate cash reserves to address unforeseen emergencies.

The District is currently considering adjustments to the bimonthly service charges, which are based on customer water meter size. For most single family residential customers (5/8-inch or 3/4-inch meters), this would result in a bimonthly service charge increase of $9.59, or $4.80 per month; the current commodity rate and drought surcharge will remain unchanged.

All interested members of the public and media are encouraged to attend the Board meeting which will take place on February 12 at 6 p.m. in the Board room at ACWD Headquarters, 43885 South Grimmer Boulevard in Fremont.

To learn more about current rate proposals and view presentations providing further detail, please visit www.acwd.org/rateproposals.

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