Notice of Increase in Water Rates Effective January 19, 2026

On November 12, 2024, the Coastside County Water District Board of Directors adopted a three-year rate schedule (Resolution No. 2024-07). An 8% increase is to become effective on January 19, 2026. Rates are shown in the tables in the Notice PDF linked below.

Rates are designed to recover the District’s costs of buying, treating, and distributing water; funding vital infrastructure projects; and maintaining adequate financial reserves. The basis for the increase in rates is described in the Water Rate Study dated July, 2024 and prepared by the District’s water rate consultant, Water Resources Economics, LLC. The Water Rate Study, the approved Operations Budget for FY2025-26, the approved Capital Improvement Program for FY2025-26 through FY2034-35, the Proposition 218 Notice of Public Hearing, Resolution No. 2024-07, and the District’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Rate and Fee Schedule, page 7) are available at the District office or online at www.coastsidewater.org.

Download PDF of Notice of Increase in Water Rates Effective January 19, 2026