Roseville residents will soon be paying a few more dollars on their water bill, a direct result of the state’s drought.
The city’s water utility announced Monday it would be implementing a so-called “drought surcharge” starting June 15. The temporary fee would be equivalent to 15 percent of the monthly water use charge and would apply to both commercial and residential customers. For most residents, the surcharge would average between $1 and $2 per month.
At play is basic economics. Revenues have plunged as customers reduced their water usage. Still, costs from the drought, including outreach, staff and operational expenses, have surged.
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