Board sets rates for water districts

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) board has approved annual rate changes for each of the six water systems the district operates and maintains.

The changes cover the years from 2023 to 2027.

“The new rates reflect inflation and operating cost increases and projections since the last rate adjustments were approved in 2019,” a RDCO news release stated.

Specific fees may need to be adjusted during the annual budget process to ensure each system is financially sustainable.

The rates vary by each system based in part on its age, number of customers served and regulatory water quality requirements.

Information on the new rates is available at rdco.com/waterrates.