Why Did Rates Change?
Right-sizing rates
To determine the exact cost of providing water, the City of Chino commissioned an independent rate consultant to perform a cost-of-service analysis. The study, which made recommendations based on the revenue required to meet operation and maintenance and capital needs of the City’s water utility, can be found here.
After a public hearing, the City Council approved the new rates and a budget-based rate structure, which took effect beginning October 21, 2019. The new rates and budget-based rate structure ensure water efficiency, the ability to maintain the water system, and financial stability for the City’s utility.
The expenses driving the change include:
Cost of purchased water
Operation and maintenance of groundwater wells
Electricity for pumping water
Water treatment and storage
Distribution facilities
Water recycling
Meter reading and replacement
Billing and customer service
Water budget-based rates are designed to meet each customer’s unique needs when water is used efficiently indoors and out. Various factors go in to developing the budgets, including the number of residents in the home and amount of irrigated, landscaped area.
Budget-based rates have been proven to reduce demand, communicate the need to conserve, and change water use behavior by incentivizing customers who use water efficiently with the lowest rates. Making this change ensures a reliable supply of high-quality water for future generations of Chino residents and businesses.
Why Did Rates Change?
Right-sizing rates
To determine the exact cost of providing water, the City of Chino commissioned an independent rate consultant to perform a cost-of-service analysis. The study, which made recommendations based on the revenue required to meet operation and maintenance and capital needs of the City’s water utility, can be found here.
After a public hearing, the City Council approved the new rates and a budget-based rate structure, which took effect beginning October 21, 2019. The new rates and budget-based rate structure ensure water efficiency, the ability to maintain the water system, and financial stability for the City’s utility.
The expenses driving the change include:
Cost of purchased water
Operation and maintenance of groundwater wells
Electricity for pumping water
Water treatment and storage
Distribution facilities
Water recycling
Meter reading and replacement
Billing and customer service
Water budget-based rates are designed to meet each customer’s unique needs when water is used efficiently indoors and out. Various factors go in to developing the budgets, including the number of residents in the home and amount of irrigated, landscaped area.
Budget-based rates have been proven to reduce demand, communicate the need to conserve, and change water use behavior by incentivizing customers who use water efficiently with the lowest rates. Making this change ensures a reliable supply of high-quality water for future generations of Chino residents and businesses.