Pass-Through Charges for Potable and Recycled Water
Summary
The board authorized staff to include wholesale water pass-through charges in the next cost of service study. This will help align customer bills with external supplier price hikes while adding billing transparency.
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Last discussed Jan 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Pass-through charges will not increase rates immediately but will establish a framework for future wholesale cost adjustments.
Water district financial stability benefits from avoiding unexpected reserve depletion when wholesaler prices rise.
Ratepayers may experience more direct price adjustments when wholesale water costs rise.
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