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Santa Monica Prepares Five Percent Hike in Water Rate

Santa Monica Prepares Five Percent Hike in Water Rate

01/08/2018 9:31 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

January 8, 2018 -- The water rate for the City of Santa Monica is poised to rise by 5 percent this year, the same as in the previous two years, but short of the maximum nine percent hike authorized in 2015 as part of a five-year plan.

The rates -- pending City Council approval on Tuesday -- are in effect as of January 1, a report said.

For residential customers, the rates start at $3.16 per hundred cubic feet of water (HCFs), which is the equivalent of 748 gallons) for those using up to 14 HCFs.

The rates rise, topping out at $11.10 for 149 or more HCFs, or for 21-plus dwelling units.

Non-residential rates will range from $4.48 to $11.06.

The higher rates will first appear on March water bills.