Water and Wastewater Rate Increase
Summary
San Juan residents will see their first water rate increase since 2009, with average bills moving to about $78 a month. The changes help fund crucial water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades while keeping bills under standard affordability guidelines.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Average household monthly bills will adjust to approximately $78.
Water and sewer utility customers who will benefit from upgraded and reliable infrastructure.
Residents and local businesses facing higher monthly water and sewer bills.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Mar 10, 2026
The city is raising water and sewer rates for the first time in 17 years — residential base rates up about 11% in April and over 40% across four years, with some commercial rates nearly doubling. Officials say the city has the lowest rates in the region and risks grant eligibility without the increase; residents called the hikes excessive and questioned the math on grants and inflation.
City Council - Feb 24, 2026
San Juan residents will see their first water rate increase since 2009, with average bills moving to about $78 a month. The changes help fund crucial water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades while keeping bills under standard affordability guidelines.
City Council - Jan 8, 2026
Old meters slow down over time and under-read actual water use, meaning the city is losing revenue and some customers get undercharged. Council members discussed installing smart meters, which read accurately and can alert homeowners to leaks — but most customers would see higher bills after a swap.
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