Agricultural Water Rates

By Brad Cooke

What you need to know about Agricultural (Reclaimed) Water

First, new pipelines must be built for Ag water because it cannot be delivered in the same pipelines we have now. $2,000,000.00 or more is the estimated cost just to install the pipelines for Hacienda Golf Club alone. That's about $1,000.00 per customer just for the golf course. This does not make economic sense.

Second, Ag water is not available. Reclaimed water is and costs about 25% more than the water you get now. Your rates will go up to cover this cost. This also does not make economic sense.

Finally, the only other alternative to have Ag water rates is to give some customers a cut rate. The only way to do this is to charge all the other customers more. Again, your rates will go up to give others Ag water.

The Board of Directors has studied this issue many times. The Board has determined Ag and Reclaimed water does not make economic sense for the customers and the District for the foreseeable future.

Please call me if you have any questions or would like more information.