Officials Eyeing Another Water Rate Increase

Officials at the Crescenta Valley Water District are planning to raise water rates again, in a move they expect to generate a public backlash.

The board is expected to continue discussion Tuesday on the nearly 7 percent increase and eventually vote on a proposal, which would be mailed to customers. More discussion would be planned and a final vote will take place with the increase taking effect in July, according to the Crescenta Valley Sun.

Officials are planning many upgrades and improvements to what they call an aging infrastructure. Improvements include the repair of a water main, replacement of two goundwater wells, installing a chlorination system, upgrading a data system and more.

Kerry Erickson, district board member, expects a negative response from customers.

"They're not going to be happy," he said. "We've already had a number of raises."

Just last October, sewer rates increased by 8.2 percent followed by a water rate increase by the same amount only to see a 3.1 percent increase in July.

Sewer rates are expected to increase yet again in July. This time by 8.4 percent.

The board meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. April 16 at the Crescenta Valley Water District building, 2700 Foothill Blvd.