Potable irrigation meters and sewer rate fairness
Summary
Single- and two-person households that irrigate with potable water pay roughly $60 a month more in sewer charges than they should. Staff favors tweaking rates over adding meters, but wants better household data and a winter update before deciding.
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Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
An irrigation meter program at scale could shift roughly $5 million in sewer revenue, and meters cost about $3,000 each to install.
Small households that irrigate their lawns with potable water.
Other utility customers, who would absorb any shifted revenue through higher rates.
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