KPCC: Saving water doesn't always mean saving money in parched California.
Millions of Californians expecting relief on their water bills for taking conservation measures instead are finding higher rates and drought surcharges.
Water departments are increasing rates and adding fees because they're losing money as their customers conserve. They say they still have to pay for fixed costs including repairing pipelines, customer service and enforcing water restrictions -- and those costs aren't decreasing.......
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California water rates rise as cities lose money in drought
Posted by KPCC: None Given on July 6th, 2015
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