Orange County residents protest proposed 40% water rate increase

California is in the midst of an increasingly severe water shortage. Water rationing programs, tiered water rates, and other penalty pricing models are becoming more common.

Golden State Water Company, has filed a petition with the California Public Utilities Commission to raise from rates from $47 to $64 by 2010 and $66 by 2012. The proposed increase is approximately 40 percent over three years.

OCRegister reported: "About 75 residents showed up at Placentia City Council Chambers at the first of two public hearings held Wednesday to allow Orange County residents to voice opinions regarding a proposed rate increase by Golden State Water Company."

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Sources:

1. OCRegister.com article.