Rate hikes on water and sewer approved in Cambria

Hundreds of Cambria homeowners signed petitions against water and sewer rate hikes, but it wasn't enough to prevent the spike.

The Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) held a public hearing on the hikes on May 19 to get feedback from the community. The increases will boost water rates by 19.2 percent and sewer rates by 24.2 percent over the next three years, with inflationary adjustments for the next two years, according to a report by New Times.

The Cambria Community Services District approved a water and sewer rate hike that would be phased in over the next three years, but some residents aren't pleased.

The CCSD received objection forms from community members up until the hearing began, as required by Proposition 218 whenever a rate increase is on the table. More than half of consumers must sign a petition to reverse a planned hike, which for the CCSD would mean at least 1,979 petitioners.