Stormwater Utility Base Rate Increase
Summary
Oro Valley is proposing a 3.6% base rate increase on water bills starting in July to cover rising operating expenses and maintain required cash reserves.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
An average residential customer with a 5/8-inch meter will see an increase of $1.86 per month on their water bill.
The water utility and its customers benefit from a self-sustaining financial model that ensures long-term infrastructure reliability.
All water utility customers will face slightly higher fixed monthly utility bills.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Council Regular Session — March 4, 2026
Oro Valley is proposing a 3.6% base rate increase on water bills starting in July to cover rising operating expenses and maintain required cash reserves.
Town Council Regular Session — January 14, 2026
The town approved its first stormwater fee increase in 10 years, raising the monthly base rate incrementally over three years to support drainage maintenance and flood protection.
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