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Politics & Government

Milpitas Water Rate Hike Coming

The water coming out of your faucet and sprinklers will cost more, starting July 1.

 

The same day that a $200 million cost overrun was announced for the rebuilding of Calaveras Dam in the hills above Milpitas, residents found a letter in their mailboxes from the City of Milpitas reminding us that the cost of water is about to go up.

The City charges for water based on hundred cubic foot (hcf), which equals 748 gallons. For every 10 hcf of water you use, the rate increases.

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The City charges businesses more for water than residents. Recycled irrigation water is cheaper than potable water for irrigation.

Below is a chart of water rates.

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Categories

Current Rate

New Rate 


Residential

0 – 10 hcf

$2.02

$2.30


10 – 20 hcf

$2.98

$3.22


20 – 30 hcf

$4.02

$4.34


Over 30 hcf

$4.50

$4.86


Commercial

$4.62

$4.94


Potable Irrigation

$4.97

$5.16


Recycled Water Irrigation

$3.89

$3.98


Recycled Water Industrial
$2.31
$2.47

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