LAFCO consultant continues review of FPUD and RMWD's proposal to change water suppliers

FALLBROOK – As the Fallbrook and Rainbow water districts seek to change water suppliers and save ratepayers money, the issue continues to be studied by an outside consultant hired by the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission, or LAFCO. The consultant, Dr. Michael Hanemann, gave a partial update on his progress at a recent meeting of an advisory committee established by LAFCO. Ratepayers would save millions of dollars each year if the proposals are approved.

The districts have submitted applications to LAFCO to change water suppliers. Instead of continuing to purchase their water from the...