Monterey One Water rate increase
Summary
The regional sewer utility plans to propose an ~8% rate increase — from $54 to $58.32 a month for a single-family home — to fund $500 million in capital work over ten years, including replacing 35-year-old treatment plant systems. Residents can protest through the Prop 218 process, with a public hearing in June.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $4.32 more per month for a typical single-family household if approved.
The sewer system's long-term reliability for all 65,000 customers in the service area.
Fixed-income residents who say Pacific Grove's sewer add-ons already make bills unaffordable.
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