Adjustments to Water and Wastewater Rates in Accordance with the Cost of Service Studies and Proposition 218

The City of San Diego is seeking City Council approval to adjust water and wastewater rates to cover the capital and operational costs of the city's water and wastewater systems. These adjustments include estimated charges for water purchases from the San Diego County Water Authority and are based on the 2025 Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Studies and Proposition 218. The project is being carried out by the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department and is implemented citywide. A Notice of Exemption was filed on October 31, 2025, certifying that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15273, which covers rates, tolls, fares, and charges. Administrative oversight is managed by the City Planning Department and the Public Utilities Department, with Adam Jones serving as the Deputy Director and primary point of contact. The action is identified by project number 2025-000975.