Rate Increase FAQ
Does the new rate structure have anything to do with future consolidations?
No. SLVWD is moving toward consolidating with two small mutual water companies north of Boulder Creek (Bracken Brae and Forest Springs) that were damaged by the CZU Fire, but expenses associated with these consolidations are being covered by state grants and (in the future) by these new ratepayers. SLVWD has no current plan to consolidate with Big Basin Water Company, given the lack of certainty that SLVWD can obtain funding for either the operating costs in excess of current revenue or the capital costs required to bring that system into compliance with state code. Moreover, as a public utility, SLVWD cannot use existing customer rates to purchase neighboring private water districts.
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