San Diego County Water Authority could be forced to raise rates to offset the loss of revenue if agencies switch to Riverside County supplier. Some local officials are concerned.
through the Anza-Borrego desert to transport Colorado River water. Proponents said it could save ratepayers billions of dollars by the end of the century. Detractors called it a potential boondoggle.aren’t worth the cost
The San Diego County Farm Bureau has declined to take a stance, saying its constituents are divided over the issue.LAFCO is currently drafting the terms by which Rainbow and Fallbrook could leave the water authority to join Eastern. To help offset any impacts to the water authority’s remaining ratepayers, the agency has proposed an “exit fee” of about $63 million over five years. Neither side was pleased with the number.
However, Fallbrook and Rainbow aren’t the only agencies looking to ratchet down their purchases from the water authority. Recycling projects such as San Diego’s Pure Water, as well as similar efforts in East County and Oceanside, will also mean declining revenue for the wholesaler.
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