In a previous email we stated that the May 4 meeting is at Paradise Valley Community College, but it is at Paradise Valley Community Center.

The Phoenix Water Services Department is hosting public meetings in May and June to address the proposed rate increase for water and wastewater services and a proposed increase to the Stormwater Excise Tax. The community is invited to attend one of the following in-person meetings, or virtual Spanish meeting, presented by City staff. The public's input is important. Comments can be made at the meetings or online through our comment form at phoenix.gov/proposedrates .

Thursday, May 4 | 6 p.m. | Paradise Valley Community Center 
Tuesday, May 9 | 6 p.m. | Devonshire Community Center  
Monday, May 15 | 6 p.m. | Spanish Virtual Meeting (register ) 
Tuesday, May 23 | 6 p.m. | Maryvale Community Center 
Thursday, May 25 | 6 p.m. | South Mountain Community Center 
Saturday, June 10 | 11 a.m. | Burton Barr Central Library 

The additional revenue is necessary to keep up with rising water and wastewater services costs, maintain our water infrastructure, and meet new regulatory mandates. Despite the increase, Phoenix will still have some of the most affordable water services compared to similar cities, and customers who conserve water will be able to lessen the impact of the higher rates. In addition, the proposal includes a change to the water allowance structure to encourage water conservation. Changes to the water and wastewater rates impact everyone differently, and many factors determine how much each customer pays. 

To learn more, watch a recorded presentation, or access the online rate estimator, please visit phoenix.gov/proposedrates .

Spanish interpretation will be available at all in-person meetings.