Holding tank subsidy for 3625 Placentia Lane
Summary
Since 2001, water customers have effectively subsidized pumping costs for one property owner's holding tank near the North Orange well field — about $92,700 total to date — under an agreement that may never have been formally executed. A majority of the board called it unfair and open-ended, rejected the proposed continuation, and tabled it until staff returns with a timeline and legal answers.
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $7,600 a year paid by the Water Fund so far, with roughly $92,700 reimbursed since 2001.
The property owner at 3625 Placentia Lane, whose holding tank pumping costs are covered, and groundwater quality protection generally.
Water ratepayers, who board members said have unfairly subsidized one property for 25 years.
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