Campbell to restructure water rates

CAMPBELL

The city will restructure and increase its water rates, effective July 1.

The monthly fixed service cost will increase from $12.75 to $21.75. The variable monthly fee will decrease $5.50 per 1,000 gallons consumed to $4.50 per 1,000 gallons consumed. A fixed water capital-improvements fee would remain the same at $6.75 a month.

The average Campbell household uses 4,430 gallons of water a month, according to Finance Director Michael Evanson.

Evanson, Council President George Levendis and Mayor Nick Phillips said the fee increase is necessary to put the water fund in the black. The fund ended April with a deficit of $96,043.

Read more about the situation in Friday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.