El Dorado Irrigation District Rate Increases Approved
Contact: Jesse Saich, Public Information Officer, (530) 642-4127, jsaich@eid.org
Placerville, Calif. — At its January 11 meeting, the EID Board of Directors approved a series of rate increases for water, wastewater (sewer), and recycled water for 2016 through 2020.
The district sent Proposition 218 notices to all of its customers, detailing the proposed rate changes for the more than 40,000 service accounts.
“Overall, the Prop 218 process resulted in a one percent protest rate across the rate classes,” said EID General Manager Jim Abercrombie. “A number of ratepayers expressed their concerns at the public hearing, but I think a large majority of our customers understand the underlying needs for these modest increases. As our water, sewer, and recycled water systems age, it is important to continue investing in replacing, rebuilding, and expanding them in accordance with our long-term, balanced financial plan.”
