Alameda County Water District Rate Increase Driven by Labor Costs, Not Drought
Alameda County Water District Rate Increase Driven by Labor Costs, Not Drought
With California facing a significant drought, many water districts are raising rates on customers who have been asked to significantly reduce water use. Water districts cite the lack of rainfall, the rising cost of imported water, and reduced demand as reasons why customers must pay more. However, many districts fail to explain the role labor...