Carlsbad rejects prepaying fixed charges to county water authority
Despite rising water rates, the city of Carlsbad has opted against prepaying fixed charges to the county’s wholesale water supplier in exchange for discounted rates in 2025. In late May, the San Diego County Water Authority asked its 23 member agencies, including the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, to consider a prepayment option. On June 27, the San Diego County Water Authority board approved a 4% increase in wholesale water rights. While that number is far less than the 15% to 18% increase that was previously projected, the water authority plans to consider additional charges to support its maintenance and operations and financial stability later this month during a public hearing scheduled for July 25.