Monterey One Water proposed wastewater rate increase
Summary
M1W is proposing rate hikes from about $54 to over $79 a month by 2031 to fund $568 million in aging-infrastructure work. Residents slammed the affordability impact; the agency confirmed no plan B if the June 29 protest hearing triggers a majority protest.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sewer rates would climb roughly $25 a month for a typical household over five years.
Long-term, all 65,000 ratepayer accounts benefit from renewed treatment infrastructure; low-income customers get an expanded assistance program.
Renters and fixed-income residents say the cumulative utility increases are unaffordable and could push people out of the community.
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