Cost of drinking water, wastewater services to increase for some San Jose residents and businesses
The San Jose City Council yesterday approved increased costs for drinking water and wastewater services for some local residents and businesses. The cost of drinking water will increase $10-$11 per month for customers of the San Jose Municipal Water System living in North San Jose, Alviso, Evergreen and Edenvale. Services for wastewater management will also increase by 9% per month. The changes are expected to go into effect on July 1. San Jose Municipal Water System provides drinking water to 12% of residents in the city, according to the city. It is one of three drinking-water suppliers in San Jose, along with San Jose Water Company and Great Oaks Water Company, which are both privately owned. City councilmembers voted 10-1 in favor of increasing rates for wastewater management services and 8-2 in support of raising rates on drinking water.