FPUD and RMWD apply to leave San Diego County Water Authority

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – In a move that is expected to save ratepayers in the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal Water District approximately $10 million a year collectively, the districts took action March 19 to withdraw from the San Diego County Water Authority and instead purchase their water from the Eastern Municipal Water District.

The districts filed separate applications with the San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission to detach from the County Water Authority, whose cost of water to Fallbrook and Rainbow customers has risen on average more than 8% annuall...