Staff Reports

WALNUT – The statewide drought is driving water rates up and low-income residents are feeling it in their pocket book. The Walnut Valley Water District is offering relief to its customers by cutting down costs up to 50 percent.

According to the district, the affordable rate program assists eligible residential customers by providing a discount of up to 50 percent off their monthly base rate. For example, the 2016 base rate for 5/8-inch and 3/4-inch meters will be $18.87 per month and the discount provided would be half of that cost (1-inch meters have a slightly higher base rate), district officials said.

Applications for qualified customers are accepted and considered throughout the year on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent upon the availability of funds.

• Applicant must qualify for the Southern California Edison or Southern California Gas Company’s

California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) Program

• Applicant’s gross household income cannot exceed pre-established income levels
• Applicant may not be claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return
• Applicant must have and maintain a good payment history with the District
• For a complete list of qualifications and to obtain an application, please contact our Customer Service

Department at (909) 595-1268, or visit our website at http://www.wvwd.com.