Riverside Public Utilities

Water: Proposed Rates

Continuing the Legacy

Water Rate Plan 2023/24 – 2027/28

On September 19, 2023, the Riverside City Council approved a five-year rate plan for Riverside Public Utilities water rate increase. New water rates go into effect on October 1, 2023. These rates provide for a gradual increase in rates through fiscal year 2027/28..

The current water rate plan expires on June 30, 2023.

 

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Water Proposed Rate

 

The Why


Inflation - Increased construction, equipment, and operational costs

 

To meet City Council approved Water Fund Balance reserve levels to demonstrate and maintain strong bond ratings, which allow the City to finance future projects at the lowest cost possible.

 

Needed routine maintenance, repairs/replacements and to continue exceptional service levels along with funding construction projects to ensure the current and long term viability of water from underground aquifers.

 

State and Federal Water Quality Regulatory Compliance

 

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Water Proposed Rate

 

 

History of Water Rates

 

Previous Rate Plan Expires 6/30/2023

 

Water Rate Plan Comparison

 

Adopted Water Rate Plan

Years

Single Family Residential (21 CCF)

Multi Family Residential (25 CCF)

Commercial /Industrial (37 CCF)

Landscape (99 CCF)

City Interruptible /Recycled (54 CCF)

Agriculture (CCF Varies)

Riverside Water Co. Irrigators (CCF Varies)

Temporary Service (CCF Varies)

October 1, 2023

5.7%

4.6%

8.6%

13.6%

5.8%

1.8%

19.3%

12%

July 1, 2024

6.6%

6.6%

6%

5.9%

6.3%

6.4%

7.1%

7%

July 1, 2025

6.6%

6.6%

6.1%

5.8%

6%

6.5%

7%

6.9%

July 1, 2026

6.7%

6.7%

6.3%

6.1%

5.8%

6.4%

7.2%

7.1%

July 1, 2027

6.6%

6.6%

6%

5.8%

6.3%

6.5%

6.9%

7%
 

average cost per day over 5 years is $0.15 for residential, $0.14 for multi-family residential, and $0.27 for commercial and industrial, $1.00 landscape, and $0.46 city interruptible and recycled

 

Save on Your Bill

Riverside Public Utilities offers many residential and commercial rebate programs designed to help you save money by conserving water and electricity. Learn more about our assistance programs, off-peak pricing, and rebate programs by visiting:

 

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