Upcoming L.A. Sanitation Webinars on Proposed Sewer Service Increases

The City of Los Angeles is proposing to resume rate increases for the sewer service charge that were paused in 2020 because of the pandemic. This is necessary to protect Angelenos’ public health and the environment. The City currently offers financial assistance for the Sewer Service Charge to households in need and this assistance will continue for eligible households in need through the EZ-SAVE Program.

Steady rate increases were paused in 2020 because of the pandemic and following a 45-day public input period this coming summer, would resume in fall 2024 to continue to build infrastructure projects to protect public health and our environment which includes waterways, beaches and the ocean.

The Sewer Service Charge goes toward protecting Angelenos’ health and the environment by making upgrades and repairs to LA’s aging wastewater system and its reclamation plants. This is the system that safely removes wastewater from your homes, businesses, schools and community facilities where it is processed at LA’s four reclamation plants for reuse or safe discharge. Many pipelines need to be repaired or replaced and improvement projects for the sewers and treatment facilities are underway to continue making sure that public health is protected and that our environment, including our waterways, beaches and ocean is safeguarded.

In the next five years, the City will invest in hundreds of projects citywide, with anticipated costs exceeding $3 billion.

Projects will be launched to build, enhance, or replace critical pumping plants that prevent sewage overflows.

Modernizing the North Outfall Sewer – the backbone of LA’s 6,700-mile sewer system – will be completed after two decades of construction projects, ensuring its service for generations to come.

Water reclamation plants will prepare for the resiliency needs for the future of Los Angeles.

Webinars on the proposed rate increases for property owners:

Sat. July 20 at 9:30 am register here

Tues. August 6 at 6 pm register here

For more details about the proposals, the written protest process, and who may qualify for a rate adjustment, visit the LA Sanitation webpage on the proposed rate increases.