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2025 Rate Study

Setting new rates is a complex, multi-phase process. The goal is to ensure the Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts (LACWD) can continue providing reliable, high-quality water and responsive customer care in a cost-effective, sustainable, and environmentally responsible manner for years to come.

As the rate study progresses, this page will serve as your go-to resource for updates, reports, and public meeting information. We encourage all customers to stay informed and engaged.

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Cost of Service Analysis and Proposed Rates

As mandated by Proposition 218, the analysis involves an in-depth financial review of LACWD and updates the water budget rate structure to reflect new State mandated water conservation legislation. The study is conducted by an independent financial consultant.  The Cost of Service rate study evaluated revenue requirements by comparing expenses and revenues per District. Expense projections are based on current operation and maintenance and capital budgets, reserve funding needs, and loan repayments, as applicable.

District 21, Kagel Canyon; District 36, Val Verde; and District 37, Acton

District 29, Malibu; and District 40, Antelope Valley


Proposition 218 Notices

District 21
District 29
District 36
District 37
District 40

FAQs

English
Spanish

Fact Sheet

District 21 – English, District 21 – Spanish
District 29 – English, District 29 – Spanish
District 36 – English, District 36 – Spanish
District 37 – English, District 37 – Spanish
District 40 – English, District 40 – Spanish

Participate to Learn More

Learn more about the proposed Waterworks Districts fee increase by attending community events, community meetings (in-person or virtual), or the workshop.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Previous Community Events:

  • National Night Out in Palmdale
    August 5, 2025
  • National Night Out in Lancaster
    August 7, 2025
  • Antelope Valley Fair
    Sept 24-28, 2025
  • West Basin Water Harvest
    Oct 25, 2025
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OPEN HOUSES

Previous Open Houses:

  • District 29, Malibu
    Saturday, Nov. 8 (10 am – 2 pm)
    Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts
    23533 Civic Center Way, Malibu

  • District 40, Antelope Valley
    Saturday, Nov. 15 (10 am – 2 pm)
    Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts
    260 E. Avenue K8, Lancaster

  • District 21, Kagel Canyon
    Monday, December 8, 2025 (6pm-8pm)
    Dexter Park
    11053 N. Trail Rd.
    Sylmar, CA 91342

  • District 29, Malibu
    Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (6pm–7:30pm)
    Topanga Library
    122 N Topanga Canyon Blvd
    Topanga, CA 90290
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vIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETINGs

Previous Virtual Community Meetings:


For reasonable ADA and Title VI accommodations, interpreting services, and materials in other languages, please contact Public Works at (877) 637-3661. This service is free.

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For questions and comments, contact us at:
1-877-637-3661

For emergencies contact Public Works’ 24/7 emergency line at: 

1-800-675-HELP (4357)

 

Resources

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Fact Sheet

District 21 – English, District 21 – Spanish
District 29 – English, District 29 – Spanish
District 36 – English, District 36 – Spanish
District 37 – English, District 37 – Spanish
District 40 – English, District 40 – Spanish

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Community Events Flyers

All Districts – English, All Districts – Spanish
District 40 – English, District 40 – Spanish

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FAQs

English, Spanish

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Proposition 218 Notices

District 21, District 29, District 36. District 37, District 40

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Fee Study

District 21, District 36, and District 37
District 29, and District 40

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