Summary
A $1.6 million contract keeps the ongoing sewer rehabilitation and replacement program moving, reducing the risk of spills and failures in aging pipes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $1,595,750 from the sewer program budget.
Residents and businesses rely on a sewer system less likely to back up or fail.
Ratepayers on fixed incomes and households already struggling with rent, food, and insurance costs bear the added monthly expense.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee - Oct 8, 2026
The department ended the fiscal year under budget and at least $1 million over its revenue target. Water spending ran over budget because of a hot season and double-digit water rate increases that weren't matched by budget increases.
Utilities Commission - Oct 1, 2026
The commission hired Water Resources Economics to study utility costs and rates. This study will inform how water and utility rates are structured for Long Beach residents in coming years.
Utilities Commission - Special Meeting Prop 218 Hearing - Aug 27, 2026
Long Beach is proposing a 6% water increase and 8% sewer increase, adding about $5.74 a month to a typical single-family bill starting October 1. The commission cleared the Prop 218 hurdle Thursday, and the City Council makes the final call September 8. Residents pushed back, citing fixed incomes and rising costs.
Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee - Aug 13, 2026
Water rates have jumped 23% over two years without matching budget increases, squeezing the parks department's $3.2 million water budget. Smart irrigation controllers now let staff manage watering citywide from a phone, keeping parks green while controlling costs.
Utilities Commission - Jul 16, 2026
The commission approved a $170,000 study with UC Riverside to analyze whether water, sewer and gas bills are affordable across different customer segments, going beyond simple average-bill analysis. Results could shape future assistance programs and rate structures.
Utilities Commission - Jun 4, 2026
A $1.6 million contract keeps the ongoing sewer rehabilitation and replacement program moving, reducing the risk of spills and failures in aging pipes.
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