New budget and rates adopted for FY2022 & FY2023
At public hearing on June 8, the EBMUD Board of Directors adopted a two-year, $2.25 billion budget that will pay for critical improvements to the water and wastewater systems essential to supporting the community and protecting public health not just during the COVID-19 pandemic but every day. The Board voted 7-0 to adopt the water and wastewater rates.
Water and wastewater rates will increase 4 percent each in the first year, starting July 1, 2021, and an additional 4 percent each in the second year, starting July 1, 2022.
Every two years, EBMUD must examine its budget and rates to provide funding for core water and wastewater operations and capital investments. Read the Biennial Budget in Brief. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
System investments
Over the next two years, EBMUD will invest in ongoing maintenance and improvements to aging water and wastewater infrastructure. EBMUD evaluated all capital projects and shifted priorities to address the most essential infrastructure. This budget funds about $800 million of capital improvements, such as:
- Over $115 million to replace aging water pipelines
- Over $110 million for water treatment plant improvements to improve resiliency and address climate impacts
- Over $45 million to replace large water transmission pipes
- Over $57 million for improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Oakland and sewer interceptors and pump stations
Customer bill impacts
The District adopted an increase for water and wastewater rates of 4 percent each in the first year and an additional 4 percent for each in the second year.
How will rates change?
The average single family residential customer now uses approximately 200 gallons per day (8 centum cubic feet (CCF) per month). The average monthly water charges will increase $2.53 in FY22 and an additional $2.66 in FY23.
How will wastewater rates change?
The average single-family residential customer discharges 6 CCF per month of the total water use to the sewer system. The monthly wastewater treatment charges collected on the water bill will increase $0.89 in FY22 and an additional $0.98 in FY23.
The wastewater Wet Weather Facilities Charge, collected on the property tax bill for customers in our SD-1 service area, is based on a customer’s lot size. The annual wastewater Wet Weather Facilities Charge will increase by $4.64 in FY22 and an additional $4.82 in FY23 for the smallest lot size. For the largest lot size, the annual increase would be $16.52 in FY22 and an additional $17.18 in FY23.
Previous workshops and meetings
- Public Hearing – June 8, 2021 (Video)
- Information Session – May 6, 2021 (Video)
- Budget Workshop #2 – March 23, 2021 (Staff presentation and report)(video)
- Budget Workshop #1 – January 26, 2021 (Staff presentation and report)(video)
Customer Notification
Proposition 218 requires that a notice about the changes to proposed rates and charges and other fees be mailed to all customers and property owners 45 days before the public hearing on rates and charges held by the Board. EBMUD mailed this notice to customers and property owners in Spring 2021. It explains that the proposed rate increases to the water and wastewater service charges are necessary for EBMUD to recover current and projected costs of its operations and maintenance, and fund capital infrastructure improvements and repairs. Available below in English, Spanish and Chinese.
Budget Resources
| Document | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Biennial Report and Recommendation of the General Manager FY22 & FY23 | 5.4 MB | |
| Biennial Budget Fiscal Years 2022 & 2023 | 33.1 MB | |
| Biennial Budget Capital Project Supplemental Fiscal Years 2022 & 2023 | <1 MB |
Budget Development Process
Watch the Webinar:
"The Cost of Water - A Look at How EBMUD Sets Budget and Rates"
How does EBMUD go about determining EBMUD rates and building a budget? Find out during our webinar “Understanding Budget & Rates” with General Manager Clifford Chan, Director of Finance Sophia Skoda and Budget staff. Video and PDF of presentation available below.
| Document | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Rates Presentation: "The Cost of Water" - Dec 2020 | 5.4 MB |
Current Fiscal Year 2020 & 2021 Budget and Rates
Learn more about the current FY20 & FY21 budget and rates.
Rate information
Current Water Rates
Explanation of water rates and charges.
Current Wastewater Rates
Explanation of wastewater rates and charges.
Current Rates and Fees Schedules
Complete list of water, wastewater, administrative and recreation rates, charges and fees.
Customer Assistance Program
Through our Customer Assistance Program, EBMUD provides discounts to qualified customers based on their incomes. Learn more.