MWSD considering rate increase

The Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) is looking to raise their rates over the next three years.  MWSD will hold a public hearing Thursday, February 15 at 7:30pm to consider the matter.

The district wants to raise basic connection charges 22.5% and the price of water from 17% for the the first 19 hundred cubic feet to 29% for 20 or more hundred cubic feet.  According to the district, 79% of its customers use less than 19 hundred cubic feet per month.  The rate increases would not take effect immediately, but would be the maximum total increases over the next three years.

The district says it needs the increase to pay for capital improvements, including two new water tanks that are more earthquake resistant and higher capacity, and improvements in water treatment facilities to meet state and federal requirements.

The proposed increase cannot take effect if the owners of a majority of parcels receiving water from the district file written protests. Property owners can submit written protests, which must include their property address or parcel number, to:

MWSD
PO Box 370131
Montara, CA 94037

The meeting will be at the district’s headquarters at 8888 Cabrillo Highway, next to the Pt. Montara Lighthouse and Hostel.

UPDATE:  The deadline for written protests is the date of the public hearing: February 15.