San Diegans could soon pay much more for water, now that a long-delayed rate analysis is moving forward
San Diego officials say they will complete a long-delayed comprehensive analysis of city water rates this year that could lead to sharp increases to pay for major infrastructure projects such as the Pure Water sewage purification system now under construction. The last time San Diego completed such an analysis in 2015, city officials voted to raise water rates by 40 percent over a four-year period. City water customers already face a 3 percent rate hike in January to cover rising imported water costs. That increase, which the City Council approved this week, was prompted by the County Water Authority voting in June to increase what it charges the city for imported water.