FPUD hikes water, sewer rates amidst questions over calculation process

At a special board meeting held June 14, the board of directors of the Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) approved, in a 3-2 vote, to raise rates for both water and sewer effective July 1, 2010. The majority favoring the increases included Al Gebhart, Bert Hayden, and Don McDougal. Board members Keith Battle and Milt Davies opposed the hikes. As a result, the average FPUD customer will experience a double digit percentage increase compared to previous bills.

During a lengthy presentation on water rates, usage, and rate comparisons to neighboring districts, administration services manager...