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Bakersfield approves phased sewer rate hikes starting July 2026 to fund plant upgrades, with fees rising from $35 to $60 monthly over five years.
The Bakersfield City Council has approved sending Proposition 218 notices to residents, initiating a process for a phased sewer rate increase starting in July 2026.
The monthly fee will rise from about $35 to $45, with annual increases over five years, reaching $60 annually by 2030.
The change, driven by the need to fund $200 million to $250 million in wastewater treatment plant upgrades, follows public backlash over a previous proposal that would have raised rates nearly 300%.
Councilman Ken Weir opposed the move, citing affordability concerns for low- and fixed-income households.
Residents will receive formal notices in early April, with a public hearing scheduled for April 15.
The city plans to establish a public advisory committee to review future rate changes and improve transparency.
Bakersfield aprueba aumentos graduales de las tarifas de alcantarillado a partir de julio de 2026 para financiar mejoras en las plantas, con tarifas que aumentan de $ 35 a $ 60 mensuales durante cinco años.