Summary
The new water rates are working: most typical households are seeing lower bills while heavy lawn irrigators pay more in the higher tiers, and revenue is up.
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Most residents paying less; heavy water users paying more; overall revenue up.
✅Who benefits
Typical households using normal amounts of water.
⚠️Who could be affected
Heavy water users, especially those irrigating large lawns, face higher bills.
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