Water rates for Nevada customers on South Shore could rise 25%
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 9:09pm
Douglas County Commissioners may decide to raise the water rates for the County's Lake Tahoe customers by 25% during their meeting at the lake on Thursday.
The October 16th agenda is full of items pertaining to the South Shore, including a possible decision to merge the Zephyr Cove Water Utility District, the Cave Rock/Uppaway Water Systems, and Skyland Water System and establish the Lake Tahoe Water Utility Fund effective November 1.
According to Public Works Director Carl Ruschmeyer, differences between the rate structures and requirements of the systems would result in inequities and potential cost shifting if the three areas are consolidated.
Staff is recommending to the Commissioners that a flat rate of $99.91 per month be charged to the Lake Tahoe customers for two years.
This is the third proposal Commissioner have seen in the last six months.
Another item on the agenda pertaining to the South Shore will include discussion of adopting new area plans for the lake portion of Douglas County.
The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Douglas County Stateline chambers.
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