West Hollywood proposes 75% sewer charge increase
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 – By WeHo News Staff, West Hollywood
West Hollywood, California (June 1, 2010) – Citing sewers approaching 90-years old and dire need of a $2 million dollar overhaul, the West Hollywood Public Works department seeks a 75 percent sewer rate increase.
A 2009 video inspection of 1/6 of the city’s sewer pipe found deficiencies in need of $1.75 million worth of repair; projecting they system’s future needs, the city says it requires $500,000 a year to fulfill “stringent” 2006 California Water Resources Control Board regulations that require that cities adequately fund sewer maintenance services.
Because the rates are based on the amount of waste water poured into the system, most residential users will see increases amounting to under $10 annually; however, business…(click here to read more)
