Establishment Rates and Charges for Sewer Service per Resolution No. 3353

The Western Municipal Water District of Riverside County has adopted Resolution No. 3353 to establish new rates and charges for sewer services across the La Sierra, Western Water Recycling Facility, and Murrieta service areas. These charges are designed to fund the operating and capital costs necessary for the treatment, collection, and disposal of sewer within these specific regions. The action was finalized following a public hearing on June 4, 2025, and was formally documented in a notice of exemption dated August 6, 2025. The project is categorized as a forecast and is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically citing Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines section 15273. This exemption is based on the fact that the rate adjustments support the maintenance of existing sewer services without expanding the physical infrastructure. Rick Aragon, the Assistant General Manager and Chief Financial Officer, serves as the primary point of contact for this administrative action.